A bill for an act relating to civil procedure, including disclosures that may be made to the jury and the availability of certain medical records.

This Iowa bill (HSB 288) modifies civil procedure rules for personal injury lawsuits involving medical records. It limits evidence of medical expenses to amounts actually paid or necessary (not billed amounts) and requires plaintiffs claiming physical pain, mental suffering, or emotional distress to provide a written waiver allowing defendants to access their medical records within 60 days. If plaintiffs fail to comply, defendants can request court-ordered disclosure, and plaintiffs must prove the records aren't relevant to the case. The bill also expands jury evidence to include past/future lost wages, workers' compensation, and disability benefits as part of economic loss claims. It directly affects plaintiffs in injury cases who seek compensation for pain or emotional harm.