91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2107: Permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places

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

What it does

This bill permits a city to create entertainment districts (district) allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places. A city may define by ordinance a licensed premises which may be used by holders of class “C” or special class “C” retail alcohol licenses in a district. “Licensed premises” generally includes areas where alcoholic beverages may be sold or consumed under the authority of a retail alcohol license. A class “C” license allows commercial establishments like bars and restaurants to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, and beer, and a special class “C” license allows such establishments to sell just wine and beer.

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 14 for, 0 against

For: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; Americans For Prosperity; Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance; City of Bettendorf; City of Cedar Rapids; Iowa Brewers Guild; Iowa Chamber Alliance; Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association (ICREA); Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Real Estate Developers Association; and 2 more

In plain words

January 26, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the State Government committee
January 28, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Bisignano and Webster
February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes