Modifying the number of class “C” retail alcohol licenses or special class “C” retail native wine licenses allowed for a native winery

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
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

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What’s in it

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.

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 10, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Shannon Lundgren REmail
• Rep. Austin Baeth DEmail
• Rep. Jennifer J. Smith REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§123.176

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