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Iowa House Bill HSB29

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB29

Introduced
1/12/23  
Introduced
1/12/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions.(See HF 433.)

Impact

The bill is set to alter the landscape of alcohol sales in Iowa by making it easier for establishments with a class C retail alcohol license to sell mixed drinks for consumption off their premises. By streamlining the packaging requirements, HSB29 is expected to encourage more bars and restaurants to offer to-go cocktails, potentially increasing sales and customer satisfaction. Additionally, it aims to align regulations regarding off-premises alcohol consumption with broader consumer habits and preferences observed during the pandemic, where takeout and delivery options became significantly more popular.

Summary

House Study Bill 29 (HSB29) proposes amendments to the current laws governing the sale of mixed drinks or cocktails for off-premises consumption. Specifically, the bill modifies existing regulations that require these drinks to be immediately filled in sealed containers at the point of sale. Instead, it stipulates that mixed drinks or cocktails must be packaged upon receipt of an order in a container with a lid or another method designed to secure the contents, removing the previous specificity regarding sealed containers. This change aims to clarify and simplify the process for retailers and consumers alike when purchasing alcoholic beverages to go.

Contention

While the bill has garnered general support from various stakeholders within the alcohol retail industry, some concerns remain regarding the implications for responsible drinking practices and public safety. Critics worry that loosening restrictions could lead to increased instances of open containers in vehicles, thus heightening the risks of alcohol-related accidents. Proponents of HSB29, however, contend that by clearly defining the requirements for packaging, the bill ensures that drinks are sold in a way that complies with existing open container laws, thereby mitigating risks while also modernizing state alcohol laws.

Latest HSB29 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SSB1032

Related A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions.(See SF 401.)

IA SF401

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1032.)

IA HF433

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 29.) Effective date: 04/28/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1032

A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions.(See SF 401.)

IA SF401

A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1032.)

IA HF433

A bill for an act relating to sales of mixed drinks or cocktails for consumption off the premises and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 29.) Effective date: 04/28/2023.

IA HSB79

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 470.)

IA SSB1089

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See SF 387, SF 610.)

IA SF387

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1089; See SF 610.)

IA SF610

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 387, SSB 1089.)

IA HF470

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations, bond requirements, and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 79.) Effective date: 04/25/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 11/10/2025.

IA HB2122

Alcoholic beverages; Oklahoma Cocktails To Go Act of 2021; cocktails or mixed drinks to go; effective date; emergency.

IA HF2710

A bill for an act relating to the duties and responsibilities of the department of revenue including sports wagering, the lottery, cigarette and tobacco taxes, alcoholic beverages, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 723.)

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