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IA HF2300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ray Sorensen

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Counties are prohibited from adopting or enforcing ordinances that regulate, restrict, or prohibit the location of hemp production on land zoned for commercial or industrial purposes
  • Cities face the same prohibition on regulating, restricting, or prohibiting hemp production locations in commercial or industrial zones
  • Protections apply specifically to USDA licensees as defined in Iowa Code section 204A.2
  • Creates two new sections in Iowa Code: section 335.2B (county zoning limitations) and section 414.34 (city zoning limitations)

Legislative Description

A bill for an act limiting the authority of counties and cities to regulate hemp production on land zoned for specific purposes.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Local Government. H.J. 222.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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