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IA HF2406
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brett Barker
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AI Summary
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Increases the cigarette tax from 6.8 cents to 14.3 cents per cigarette, with vending machine sales taxed at 6.43 cents per cigarette instead of 3.6 cents.
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Establishes an annual inflation adjustment mechanism for cigarette taxes beginning January 1, 2029, based on surveys of average retail cigarette prices conducted by the Department of Revenue.
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Expands the definition of "nicotine" to include nicotine analogs, salts, alkaloids, and any substance intended to mimic nicotine's pharmacological effects.
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Broadens the definition of "tobacco products" to include products suitable for consumption in any manner, not just chewing or pipe smoking.
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Requires the Department of Revenue to publish any adjusted tax rates in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin and on the department's website.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to administration of and taxation on tobacco-related products including imposing a tax on alternative nicotine products and vapor products.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means. H.J. 258.
2/11/2026