HF 2403: Repealing the state monopoly on the importation of alcoholic liquor, and including effective date and applicability provisions

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Baeth (D) · austin.baeth@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Restaurant Association; VALOR Iowa

Against: Revelton Distilling Company

In plain words

1. February 11, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Baeth and Hora
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 13–8