Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB1193

Introduced
2/26/25  

Caption

A bill for an act concerning alcoholic beverage control.(See SF 584.)

Impact

The bill's revisions are expected to have a significant impact on state laws governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. By increasing the number of licenses a native manufacturer can hold and allowing more flexibility in how they manage their premises, SSB1193 aids in reducing bureaucratic constraints. This could result in increased economic activity among native breweries and wineries, potentially spurring growth and innovation within the local alcoholic beverage market.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 1193 concerns the regulation of alcoholic beverages, primarily modifying existing laws regarding the licensing and sale of alcohol by native manufacturers in Iowa. The bill allows for a more flexible definition of premises, enabling native distilleries, breweries, and wineries to hold multiple retail alcohol licenses across different locations. This modification caters to the unique operational needs of these manufacturers, enhancing their ability to distribute their products while complying with state regulations. Notably, it permits the resale of open containers within adjacent licensed premises, further facilitating business operations in this sector.

Contention

While proponents argue that these changes will empower local businesses and improve consumer access to diverse alcoholic products, there may be concerns about regulation and public safety. Critics of the bill could argue that allowing open containers to move across premises may contribute to greater issues with alcohol consumption in public spaces. Additionally, there may be debate on how these changes align with responsible drinking initiatives and state-level alcohol control policies.

Companion Bills

IA SF584

Replaced by A bill for an act concerning alcoholic beverage control.(Formerly SSB 1193.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3115

A bill for an act relating to the administration of state taxation, the lottery, and alcoholic beverages under the purview of the department of revenue, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2396.)

IA HSB724

A bill for an act relating to the administration of state taxation, the lottery, and alcoholic beverages under the purview of the department of revenue, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA HSB694

A bill for an act relating to the administration of state taxation, the lottery, and alcoholic beverages under the purview of the department of revenue, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

IA SF2396

A bill for an act relating to state taxation by modifying lottery and alcoholic beverages provisions under the purview of the department of revenue, changing the taxation of lump sum distributions of retirement income, increasing estimated tax thresholds, making appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3115.)

IA HSB182

A bill for an act concerning alcoholic beverage control relating to brewpubs and alternating proprietorship arrangements for beer manufacturers.(See HF 478.)

IA HF2648

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverage licenses, including native distilled spirits alternating proprietorships and the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses, and providing fees. (Formerly HF 2445, HSB 594.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.

IA HF478

A bill for an act concerning alcoholic beverage control relating to brewpubs and alternating proprietorship arrangements for beer manufacturers. (Formerly HSB 182.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.

IA HF2445

A bill for an act relating to the issuance of five-day retail alcohol and native wine licenses, and providing fees.(Formerly HSB 594; See HF 2648.)

IA HF458

A bill for an act relating to native winery retail alcohol licenses.(Formerly HSB 127; See HF 677.)

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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