HF 2444: Providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

What it does

HOME FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS —— BACKGROUND.3). A food establishment may also be regulated by a political subdivision (referred to as a municipal corporation) under contract with DIAL.11A).15).9).18). HOME FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS —— BACKGROUND. Under Code chapter 137D, a home food processing establishment is a business operating on the premises of a residence in which homemade food items are produced for sale or resale, for consumption off premises, if the business has gross annual sales of less than $50,000.

House subcommittee · named March 4, 2026

• Rep. Derek Wulf (R) · derek.wulf@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David Jacoby (D) · david.jacoby@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Americans For Prosperity

Against: Iowa Environmental Health Association

In plain words

1. February 16, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Agriculture committee
2. February 16, 2026House subcommittee named: Latham, Levin and Meggers
3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2026Committee vote: 17–6
6. March 4, 2026House subcommittee named: Wulf, Jacoby, Wills and J
7. April 7, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
8. April 8, 2026Approved by the House committee
9. April 8, 2026Committee vote: 20–5
10. April 13, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2767
11. April 29, 2026Withdrawn