A bill for an act relating to disputed land boundaries and corners including acquiesced boundaries and corners.
This bill amends Iowa law to clarify how disputed land boundaries are resolved through long-term acceptance. It states that if neighbors recognize and accept a boundary for 10 years, that boundary becomes permanently established without needing a court order ("self-executing"). It also specifies that common ownership of adjacent properties does not erase an established boundary, and new boundaries would require another 10 years of mutual recognition. The bill directly affects landowners in Iowa with boundary disputes, ensuring established boundaries remain valid despite changes in property ownership.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2025 12:30PM House Lounge 2.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Mommsen, Gearhart and Kurth.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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