Relating to state income tax withholdings on winnings from sports wagering, and including effective date provisions

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 28, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2025
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 25, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 19, 202596–0
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 18, 202548–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMarch 28, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMarch 28, 2025

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What’s in it

This bill specifies all winnings from sports wagering are S.F. _____ H.F. _____ considered Iowa earned income and subject to Iowa and federal income tax laws. If sports wagering winnings are subject to federal income tax withholding, the bill requires Iowa state income tax be withheld from the winnings. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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House subcommittee

Named January 28, 2025. On February 19, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Michael V. Sexton R
• Rep. Jane Bloomingdale REmail
• Rep. Larry McBurney DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§422.16§99F.18

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