A bill for an act relating to strict liability for a person in control of hazardous substances.

This bill (HSB 66) expands strict liability for individuals or entities controlling hazardous substances in Iowa. It requires them to cover the state's reasonable costs for responding to, monitoring, and overseeing hazardous conditions they create - broadening current law which only covered "excessive and extraordinary" costs. The key change shifts liability to include all reasonable response, oversight, and monitoring expenses incurred by state or local governments. It directly affects businesses or property owners handling hazardous materials, making them financially responsible for cleanup and monitoring costs tied to their substances. The bill modifies Iowa Code § 455B.392 to implement this change.