HF 2506: Relating to prizes awarded by licensed qualified organizations

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R) · shannon.lundgren@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Iowa Bowhunters Association; Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee · as HSB 645
2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Lundgren, Johnson, C. and Srinivas · as HSB 645
3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 645
4. February 11, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 645
5. February 11, 2026Committee vote: 22–0 · as HSB 645
6. February 16, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2506 · as HSB 645
8. February 23, 2026Passed the House, 89–0
9. February 24, 2026Arrived in the Senate
10. March 2, 2026Took the place of SF 2396 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
11. March 2, 2026Passed the Senate, 44–0
12. April 9, 2026Sent to the Governor
13. April 9, 2026Signed into law