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IA HF2206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jerome Amos

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new chapter (124F) creating a licensed retail marijuana system in Iowa, separate from existing medical cannabis and hemp programs
  • Removes marijuana-specific criminal penalties from Iowa Code section 124.401, including striking subparagraphs related to marijuana manufacturing and delivery offenses
  • Reduces possession-related marijuana violations from felony to misdemeanor level in certain circumstances, with first offense marijuana possession punishable by up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine
  • Creates a regulatory framework for retail marijuana licensure with associated fees and excise taxes, with revenue directed to newly established funds
  • Exempts activities authorized under the new chapter 124F from existing controlled substance prohibitions, while maintaining penalties for violations involving other controlled substances

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the manufacture, delivery, and possession of marijuana, the licensure of retail marijuana, providing fees, including excise taxes, establishing funds, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 174.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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