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IA HF2089

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judd Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed gambling operators to distribute at least 75% of their charitable contributions on a pro rata basis to Iowa counties whose residents contributed to gambling games or sports wagering receipts.

  • Mandates licensees collect and maintain records of players' county of residence and the amount of receipts attributable to each player to calculate county-by-county distributions.

  • Requires annual reports to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission detailing receipts by county, out-of-state receipts, and distributions made, which must be posted publicly on the commission's website.

  • Imposes civil penalties up to 5% of required distribution amounts for licensees who fail to comply with the county distribution requirements.

  • Applies to license years beginning on or after July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the distribution of gambling games and sports wagering receipts in this state for nonprofit purposes, and including applicability provisions.

Last Action

Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:15AM RM 305 (Cancelled).

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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