HF 2074: Permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places

What it does

This bill permits a city to create entertainment districts (district) allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places. A city may define by ordinance a licensed premises which may be used by holders of class “C” or special class “C” retail alcohol licenses in a district. “Licensed premises” generally includes areas where alcoholic beverages may be sold or consumed under the authority of a retail alcohol license. A class “C” license allows commercial establishments like bars and restaurants to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer, and a special class “C” license allows such establishments to sell just wine and beer.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; Americans For Prosperity; Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance; City of Bettendorf; City of Cedar Rapids; Iowa Brewers Guild; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA); Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Real Estate Developers Association; and 2 more

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Collins, Siegrist and Zabner
3. January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 4, 2026Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 6, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2325
7. March 2, 2026Withdrawn