A bill for an act permitting a city to create entertainment districts allowing for the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places.
SF 2107 permits Iowa cities to establish "entertainment districts" where people can legally possess and consume alcoholic beverages in public spaces like streets and sidewalks. Cities must create local ordinances defining these districts, including maps, operating hours, requirements for clearly labeled containers, and rules for participating bars or restaurants holding "class C" or "special class C" alcohol licenses. The bill explicitly prohibits consumption in vehicles, during non-operational hours, or in ways that violate Iowa's general alcohol laws. This change directly affects cities seeking to create such districts, licensed establishments, and the public in designated areas.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 5, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/05/2026 9:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Koelker, Bisignano, and Webster.
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Lofgren
RRepublican
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