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Iowa Code § 729A.5 (2026)

Civil remedies

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1. A victim who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a violation of this chapter due to the commission of a hate crime is entitled to and may bring an action for injunctive relief, general and special damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.

2. An action brought pursuant to this section must be brought within two years after the date of the violation of this chapter.

3. In an action brought pursuant to this section, the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief.

4. This section does not apply to complaints or discriminatory or unfair practices under chapter 216. 92 Acts, ch 1157, §12; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §127 \n Tue Dec 09 21:55:31 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 729A (20, 1) \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2003–2016 · leading case: Elyse De Stefano v. Apts. Downtown, Inc., 879 N.W.2d 155 (Iowa 2016).
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Elyse De Stefano v. Apts. Downtown, Inc., 879 N.W.2d 155 (Iowa 2016). · cites it 2× “11 (permitting attorney general to seek “a monetary award for civil penalties, attorney fees, and costs” for consumer credit violations); id.”
Arrington Ex Rel. Arrington v. City of Davenport, 240 F. Supp. 2d 984 (S.D. Iowa 2003). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 729A.5 provides civil remedies for victims of hate crimes, including actions for damages.”
Elyse De Stefano v. Apts. Downtown, Inc. (Iowa 2016). “11 (permitting attorney general to seek “a monetary award for civil penalties, attorney fees, and costs” for consumer credit violations); id.”
Amended July 26, 2016 Elyse De Stefano v. Apts. Downtown, Inc. (Iowa 2016). “11 (permitting attorney general to seek “a monetary award for civil penalties, attorney fees, and costs” for consumer credit violations); id.”
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