SSB 3142 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to cigar bars by modifying the smokefree air Act and allowing for certain delivery sales, providing for a fee, and including effective date provisions.

This bill modifies Iowa's smokefree air law to specifically define and regulate "cigar bars" while permitting certain delivery sales of premium cigars. It creates a new permit system requiring cigar retailers to pay a $25 annual fee to sell cigars via mail, internet, or phone, with strict business requirements (e.g., 50% revenue from premium cigars, 21+ only, humidor capacity). The law defines "cigar bar" as establishments meeting specific criteria, including holding a class "C" alcohol license and clearly posting smoking policies. It directly affects cigar retailers seeking to offer delivery sales within Iowa, adding administrative requirements while maintaining smokefree air protections for other venues.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2444.
legislature
Feb 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/16/2026 12:30PM Room G15.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Webster, Knox, and Koelker.
legislature
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Commerce.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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