No Hate Crimes, 2011

Civil Remedies for Hate Crimes §729A.5 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 BECAUSE OF the protected characteristics is entitled to and may bring an action for injunctive relief, general and specific damages, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs. An action must be brought within two years after the violation. In such an action the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief. This section does not apply to complaints of discriminatory or illegal practices under Iowa Code §216.