A bill for an act relating to prizes awarded by licensed qualified organizations.
SF 2396 modifies Iowa's rules for notifying winners of prizes in social or charitable gambling events (like raffles). It requires licensed organizations to notify absent winners within one year of the prize being won, replacing the previous standard of "as soon as practical." This change ensures a clear, time-bound process for organizations to contact winners who aren't present when prizes are awarded. The bill directly affects social/charitable gambling groups operating under Iowa law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report, approving bill.
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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