HSB 661: Relating to the definition of beverage for purposes of beverage container redemption

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

• Rep. Devon Wood (R) · devon.wood@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brett Barker (R) · brett.barker@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elinor A. Levin (D) · elinor.levin@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Cleaner Iowa, Inc.; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church; Iowa State Association of Counties; League of Women Voters of Iowa

Against: Fareway Stores, Inc.; KWIK Trip, Inc.

In plain words

1. February 3, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. February 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Wood, Barker and Levin
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it