Relating to the definition of beverage for purposes of beverage container redemption

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the definition of “beverage” for purposes of Code chapter 455C, commonly referred to as the bottle bill. The bill expands the definition of “beverage” to include a noncarbonated soft drink that is similar to other included beverages, packaged in a metal can, in liquid form, and intended for human consumption. The expanded definition requires beverage containers that are metal cans containing noncarbonated soft drinks that are similar to other beverages, in liquid form, and intended for human consumption to indicate and be redeemable for the refund value provided in Code section 455C.2.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 16, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Devon Wood REmail
• Rep. Brett Barker REmail
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§455C.1

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works