Iowa § 256.150 - 256.150 Immunities.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 256.150 — 256.150 Immunities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 256.150. 256.150 Immunities.
1. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of the person’s acts, omissions, or decisions that are reasonable and in good faith as a member of the board or as an employee or agent in connection with the person’s duties. 2. A person shall not be civilly liable as a result of filing a report or complaint with the board or for the disclosure to the board or its agents or employees, whether or not pursuant to a subpoena of records, documents, testimony, or other forms of information in connection with proceedings of the board. However, such immunity from civil liability shall not apply if such an act is done with malice. 3. A person shall not be dismissed from employment or discriminated against by an employer for doing any of the following: a. Filing a complaint with the board. b. Participating as a member, agent, or employee of the board. c. Presenting testimony or other evidence to the board. 4. An employer who violates this section shall be liable to a person aggrieved by such violation for actual and punitive damages plus reasonable attorney fees. 2011 Acts, ch 37, §1 CS2011, §272.6 2023 Acts, ch 19, §2603 C2024, §256.150 Thu Dec 11 19:19:26 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 256.150 (25, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 256.150
What does Iowa Code § 256.150 cover?
Section 256.150 ("256.150 Immunities.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 256.150?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 256.150" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 256.150 apply to my situation?
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