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Read. Follow. Verify.Iowa Senate File 2051 Repeals Smoking Exemption for Casino and Racetrack Gaming Floors
Last action · January 26, 2026: Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. [].Sponsor: Dennis Guth
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate File 2051 eliminates the exemption that currently allows smoking on the gaming floors of licensed gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks in Iowa, subjecting the entirety of these premises to the state's .
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Patrons of licensed gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks
Employees working on licensed gaming floors
Employees will work in an environment where smoking is prohibited across all areas of the facility.
Operators of licensed gambling facilities
Operators must enforce smoking prohibitions across the entirety of their licensed premises.
Key Facts
- The bill eliminates subsection 10 of section 142D.4, Code 2026.
- The measure removes the smoking exemption previously granted to premises licensed under Code chapter 99F, which includes gambling structures, excursion gambling boats, and racetracks.
- The entirety of licensed gambling premises will become subject to the smoking prohibitions outlined in Code chapter 142D.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jan 26, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee recommends indefinite postponement. [].
- Jan 20, 2026Iowa LegislatureSubcommittee Meeting: 01/26/2026 11:00AM Room 217 Conference Room.
- Jan 20, 2026SenateSubcommittee: Guth, Bisignano, and Driscoll. S.J. 115 .
- Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroducedIntroduced, referred to State Government. S.J. 85 .
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy80Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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