Relating to prizes awarded by licensed qualified organizations

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202689–0
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202644–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill strikes a prohibition on the conduct of calendar raffles by a licensed qualified organization pursuant to Code chapter 99B (social and charitable gambling). Under current law, a calendar raffle is a single-entry raffle with winners selected over multiple dates.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8007; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2026 (as HSB 645). On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren REmail
• Rep. Craig P. Johnson REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§99B.1§99B.24

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