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IA HF2444
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chad Ingels
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AI Summary
- Establishes a new "farm-to-table event" license for $100 annually, allowing farms to host outdoor dining events where meals are prepared and served on-site using farm commodities as a principal ingredient.
- Requires farm-to-table event operators to hold a legal interest in the farm and derive their principal income from sources other than hosting events.
- Exempts cottage food from state licensing, permitting, inspection, packaging, and labeling laws when sold by producers to food establishments for off-premises preparation or consumption.
- Requires food establishments selling cottage food to post conspicuous notices stating the product was produced at a residential property exempt from state inspection, and to keep cottage food separate from other products.
- Authorizes the Department of Inspections and Appeals to regulate farm-to-table events and adopt rules covering food safety, sanitary conditions, and fire control requirements.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act providing for the sale and distribution of certain food, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Wulf, Jacoby and Wills, J. H.J. 570.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/4/2026
Agriculture2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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