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Relating to the conduct of calendar raffles by a licensed qualified organization

Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gaming

Same legislation: SF 2113, HF 2506, SF 2396

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 26, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2506
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2506 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2506 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Currently, licensed charitable organizations are not allowed to hold calendar raffles, which are contests where winners are picked on different dates throughout a period. This bill would change the law to allow these groups to hold those types of raffles.1

Read the official explanation

This bill strikes a prohibition on the conduct of calendar raffles by a licensed qualified organization pursuant to Code chapter 99B (social and charitable gambling). Under current law, a calendar raffle is a single-entry raffle with winners selected over multiple dates.

Changed since by amendment H-8007; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§99B.1§99B.24

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 1 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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