A bill for an act relating to nuisance actions against sports or exposition venues.

This Iowa bill (SF 495) creates legal immunity for sports and exposition venues from nuisance lawsuits seeking damages. It limits such lawsuits to cases where the affected party is the majority property owner and the venue materially violated a law. Venues operating over one year are protected from nuisance claims based on changed neighborhood conditions, provided they comply with all laws, and expansions like tech upgrades or land purchases are exempt unless they harm the environment or public safety. The bill explicitly excludes negligent operations or violations from this protection.