Bills › 91st General Assembly
HF 2780Signed by Governor · May 15, 2026
Relating to alcoholic beverage control by providing for certificates of compliance and the issuance of class “A” wine permits to nonnative wine manufacturers, permitting cities to create social districts for the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and providing fees
Sponsored by the House Ways and Means (successor To Hsb 581) (companion To Sf 2469 By Committee on Ways and Means) Committee
Proposed by the Department of Revenue · their explanation · all agency proposals
Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gamingCities & counties
Same legislation: SSB 3036, HSB 581, SF 2140, HF 2355, SF 2469
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 23, 2026
- Done: House committeeMarch 12, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 23, 202683–4
- Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 27, 202642–4
- Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 2
2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.
- S-5211Strike everything · filed April 27, 2026 by Sen. Jesse Green (R)AdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and establishes rules for nonnative wine manufacturers to obtain permits and sell their wine in Iowa. It lowers the annual permit fee for nonnative wine manufacturers to $100 and allows people to consume alcohol in designated social districts according to local ordinances. It also updates requirements for certificates of compliance and lists of business partners for various alcohol manufacturers. Its wording →Amends this SF 2469 to CONFORM to HF 2780April 27, 2026
- H-8375 · filed April 16, 2026 byAdoptedAI summary This amendment adds specific rules for how cities can create social districts where people can legally consume alcohol on public streets and sidewalks. It requires cities to pass ordinances that define the district's boundaries, hours of operation, and rules for using marked containers. Its wording →April 23, 2026