A bill for an act relating to the production of oil and gas, geologic hydrogen, hydrocarbons, or other minerals, including establishing certain duties required of oil and gas operators, requiring notice and surface use agreement offers, and providing for remedies.

This Iowa bill requires oil and gas operators to notify landowners before new operations begin and offer written agreements covering land use and compensation. Operators must pay for specific damages including crop loss, soil disruption, reduced property value, and loss of access, with special compensation rules for farm tenants. The law applies to new projects starting July 1, 2026, mandating land restoration after operations end and setting clear terms for negotiations between operators and landowners.