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IA SF2179
IA SF2179A bill for an act relating to the definition of beverage for purposes of beverage container deposits, and including effective date provisions.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the definition of “beverage” for purposes of beverage container deposits. Under current law, “beverage” includes wine, alcoholic liquor, beer, high alcoholic content beer, canned cocktail, mineral water, soda water, and similar carbonated soft drinks in liquid form and intended for human consumption. The bill changes the definition of “beverage” to also include noncarbonated water and all nonalcoholic carbonated or noncarbonated drinks, except for unflavored rice milk, unflavored soy milk, milk, and dairy-derived products. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "beverage" for the purpose of beverage container deposit laws, which are programs that require a small fee, or deposit, to be paid on certain drink containers that is refunded when the container is returned. Currently, "beverage" includes alcoholic drinks like wine, liquor, and beer, as well as mineral water, soda water, and similar carbonated soft drinks. The bill amends this definition to include all noncarbonated water and all other nonalcoholic drinks, whether carbonated or not, with specific exceptions for unflavored rice milk, unflavored soy milk, milk, and dairy-derived products. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Staed. S.J. 225. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2179 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2179.html |
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