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Modifying the number of class “C” retail alcohol licenses or special class “C” retail native wine licenses allowed for a native winery
Sponsored by the House State Government Committee
Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gamingBusiness & economy
Same legislation: HSB 710
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Native wineries in Iowa would be allowed to have up to three retail alcohol licenses instead of just two. These licenses let the wineries sell beer, wine, and liquor for people to drink on-site or to take home. This change only applies to wineries and does not affect brewers or distillers.1
Read the official explanation
This bill increases the number of class “C” retail alcohol licenses or special class “C” retail native wine licenses allowed for a native winery. Under current law, a native winery may be granted not more than two class “C” retail alcohol licenses or special class “C” retail native wine licenses. A class “C” retail alcohol license allows for the purchase, sale, and on-premises consumption of alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer and the sale of alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer in original unopened containers for consumption off the premises. A special class “C” retail native wine license allows beer and native wine to be sold for on-premises or off-premises consumption. The bill allows native wine manufacturers to be issued not more than three of the currently authorized retail alcohol licenses. The bill does not amend nearly identical licensing provisions for native distillers and native brewers.
House subcommittee
Named February 10, 2026 (as HSB 710). On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.
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