91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2650: Relating to drug paraphernalia
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to drug paraphernalia. Under current law, a person who knowingly or intentionally manufactures, delivers, sells, or possesses drug paraphernalia commits a simple misdemeanor. Hypodermic needles or syringes manufactured, delivered, sold, or possessed for a lawful purpose are exempt from the definition of “drug paraphernalia”. The bill also exempts equipment, products, or materials used to analyze or test for the presence of fentanyl, a fentanyl analog, or a drug adulterant within a controlled substance from the definition of “drug paraphernalia”.
Sponsors
Rep. Brett Barker (R), Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa State Police Association
In plain words
- February 20, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2650