Limiting the authority of counties and cities to regulate hemp production on land zoned for specific purposes

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill prohibits counties and cities from adopting or enforcing any regulation or restriction that regulates, restricts, or prohibits the location of hemp production by a USDA licensee as defined in Code section 204A.2 in any location zoned for commercial or industrial purposes.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§335.2B§414.34

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