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Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee
Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gaming
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa would no longer allow the state racing and gaming commission to give out licenses for betting on dog races. Even though these licenses would stop, dog racetracks would still exist and would still have to pay taxes on the money wagered there.1
Read the official explanation
This bill removes the authority of the state racing and gaming commission to issue licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on dog races and makes conforming changes. However, the bill does not amend references to dog racetracks, and does not eliminate the tax imposed on the gross sum wagered by the pari-mutuel method at each track licensed for dog races (Code section 99D.15(3)). The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.
Why it matters. The state racing and gaming commission would no longer have the authority to issue licenses for betting on dog races. While dog racetracks would still exist and continue to pay taxes on total wagers, they would no longer be able to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.2
Senate subcommittee
Named February 18, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§162.20§725.14§99D.10§99D.11§99D.12§99D.13§99D.14§99D.15§99D.2§99D.20§99D.22§99D.23§99D.24§99D.25§99D.3§99D.4§99D.5§99D.6§99D.7§99D.8§99D.9§99D.9A§99D.9D§99F.1§99F.2§99F.4A§99F.6
Lobbying
3 for · 6 against · 7 undecided · Who →
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