686B.9 Application.
1. This chapter applies to all asbestos actions and silica actions filed on or after July 1, 2017.
2. This chapter applies to all pending asbestos actions and silica actions in which trial has not commenced as of July 1, 2017, unless the court finds that the application of a provision in this chapter would unconstitutionally affect a vested right. In that case, the provision does not apply and the court shall apply prior law.
2017 Acts, ch 11, §18
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 686B - ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS PRIORITIES
Section 686B.3 - Filing claims — establishment of prima facie case — individual actions to be filed.
Section 686B.4 - Asbestos claims involving nonmalignant conditions — elements of proof.
Section 686B.5 - Silica claims involving silicosis — elements of proof.
Section 686B.6 - Evidence of physical impairment.
Section 686B.7 - Procedures — limitation.