Repealing the state monopoly on the importation of alcoholic liquor, and including effective date and applicability provisions

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
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 repeals the state monopoly on the importation of alcoholic liquor. Currently, the department of revenue (department) has a monopoly on the importation of most forms of alcoholic liquors imported into the state. The bill repeals the department’s monopoly, and instructs the department to review the implications of the repeal and submit any proposed legislation to the general assembly for consideration during the 2027 regular session. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027. However, the provision instructing the department to review the implications of the bill and to submit proposed legislation takes effect upon enactment. The bill applies to the importation of alcoholic liquors into the state on or after July 1, 2027.

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

House subcommittee

Named February 12, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren REmail
• Rep. Austin Baeth DEmail
• Rep. Heather Hora REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§123.10§123.26§123.28

Repeals§123.22

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