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IA HSB661

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 455C.1 to expand the definition of "beverage" under the state's bottle redemption law (commonly called the "bottle bill")
  • Adds noncarbonated soft drinks packaged in metal cans to the list of beverages subject to container deposit requirements
  • Current law covers wine, alcoholic liquor, beer, high alcoholic content beer, canned cocktails, mineral water, soda water, and carbonated soft drinks
  • Noncarbonated soft drinks in metal cans would now require deposit labeling and be redeemable for the refund value under Code section 455C.2
  • Proposed by the House Natural Resources Committee, sponsored by Chairperson Wood

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the definition of beverage for purposes of beverage container redemption.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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