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HF 181 - Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages - Iowa Key Vote

Timeline

Executive Signed
March 28, 2025
Senate Bill Passed
March 12, 2025
House Bill Passed
March 10, 2025
Introduced
Jan. 30, 2025

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Stage Details

Legislation - Signed (Executive) - March 28, 2025

Title: Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (48-0) - March 12, 2025

Title: Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages

Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (86-1) - March 10, 2025

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Title: Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits open containers of open containers of THC beverages in Iowa.

Highlights:

Prohibits open containers of open containers of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages in the passenger area of motor vehicles on highways in Iowa and authorizes penalties for violations (Sec. 1-2).
Specifies that THC beverages shall have the same classifications as alcoholic beverages in this bill (Sec. 1-2).
Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Legislation - Introduced (House) - Jan. 30, 2025

Title: Prohibits Open Containers of THC Beverages

Committee Sponsors

Public Safety Committee (Sponsor)