HF 2780: A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverage control by providing for certificates of compliance and the issuance of class “A” wine permits to nonnative wine manufacturers, permitting cities to create social districts for the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and providing fees. - Iowa

Enrolled with Governor's Action → Reprinted · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reprinted to reflect its status as a successor to previous legislation (HF 2355 and HSB 581) and to include amendments passed by the House. The substantive policy content regarding alcohol control, certificates of compliance, and social districts remains consistent with the previous version, though the text was reformatted from a line-by-line list to a standard bill layout.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on regulating alcoholic beverages, specifically adding provisions for nonnative wine manufacturers and social districts, but the text now explicitly identifies itself as a successor to earlier bills.

TECHNICAL

Added header information identifying the bill as a successor to HF 2355 and HSB 581, and noting it was amended and passed by the House on April 23, 2026.

Changed the document format from a vertical list of individual lines to a standard numbered bill layout with page headers and footers.

Removed the original 'Enrolled' status header and replaced it with 'Reprinted' status and committee attribution.

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 6 edits · May 15, 2026

MODERATE

This bill amends Iowa's alcohol control laws to create a new pathway for out-of-state wineries to sell their own wines in Iowa without needing a physical presence or residency. It establishes a specific 'Class A' wine permit for nonnative manufacturers, sets a lower fee for these permits compared to native manufacturers, and allows cities to designate 'social districts' where public consumption of alcohol is permitted.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of Iowa's alcohol regulations by introducing a new category of permit specifically for wineries that ferment wine outside of Iowa but wish to sell it within the state.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new 'Class A' wine permit for nonnative wine manufacturers (those who ferment wine outside Iowa) who are licensed in their home state, removing the previous requirement that they be Iowa residents.

DEFINITION

Defined 'nonnative wine manufacturer' as a person who ferments fruit, vegetables, or other ingredients into wine on premises located outside of Iowa.

FISCAL

Reduced the annual permit fee for nonnative wine manufacturers from $750 to $100, while maintaining a $100 fee for native Iowa wineries.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section requiring nonnative wine manufacturers to obtain a direct shipper permit if they wish to ship wine directly to individual consumers within Iowa.

ENFORCEMENT

Established that nonnative wine manufacturers holding a Class A permit consent to Iowa jurisdiction for enforcement purposes and allow the state to audit their manufacturing and sales records.

SCOPE

Authorized cities to create 'social districts' where ordinances allow the possession and consumption of alcohol on public streets and places, overriding general public consumption bans.

Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF) → Enrolled · 3 edits · May 15, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was cleaned up to remove the Governor's signature block and formatting artifacts, while standardizing the layout and punctuation of the legal text. No substantive policy changes, new laws, or fee adjustments were made.

TECHNICAL

Removed the Governor's signature block, date, and cc list from the beginning of the document.

Corrected formatting issues, such as inconsistent capitalization (e.g., 'soiling' to 'selling') and spacing in the legal sections.

Standardized the numbering and indentation of the act's sections for clarity.

Introduced → Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF) · 5 edits · May 15, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and signed into law, adding new provisions to allow out-of-state wine manufacturers to sell their products in Iowa without residency requirements. It also introduces fees for compliance certificates and adds a new section permitting cities to create social districts where alcohol consumption is allowed in public spaces.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include non-Iowa wine manufacturers and introduced new local government authority regarding alcohol consumption zones.

ELIGIBILITY

Created a new category for 'nonnative wine manufacturers' (out-of-state producers) who can apply for permits without being Iowa residents.

DEFINITION

Defined 'nonnative wine manufacturer' as someone who ferments ingredients into wine on premises outside of Iowa.

REQUIREMENT

Established a requirement for manufacturers to obtain a 'certificate of compliance' and pay a $200 fee to sell alcohol through the state.

Adjusted residency rules for wine permits to exempt nonnative manufacturers while maintaining strict residency for other applicants.

SCOPE

Added authority for cities to create 'social districts' where alcohol can be consumed in public areas under specific ordinances.

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverage control by providing for certificates of compliance and the issuance of class “A” wine permits to nonnative wine manufacturers, permitting cities to create social districts for the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and providing fees.

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