SF 2451: Relating to transferring alcoholic beverages between the premises of certain retail alcohol licensees with identical ownership

What it does

This bill relates to transferring alcoholic beverages between the premises of certain retail alcohol licensees with identical ownership.46A (delivery of alcoholic beverages by retailers), licensees authorized to sell alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer in original unopened containers for consumption off the licensed premises may deliver alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer to a home, another licensed premises if there is identical ownership of the premises by the licensee, or other designated location in this state.

Senate subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Adrian Dickey (R) · adrian.dickey@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 4 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Casey's General Stores; FUELIowa (PMCI); Iowa Grocery Industry Association; KWIK Trip, Inc.; Maverik, Inc.; Revelton Distilling Company

Against: Doll Distributing; Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association; Republic National Distributing Company; Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

In plain words

1. February 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee · as SSB 3168
2. February 12, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Koelker, Bisignano and Dickey · as SSB 3168
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as SSB 3168
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2451 · as SSB 3168
5. February 23, 2026Filed in the Senate
6. February 23, 2026Approved by the Senate committee