A group of 15 lawmakers in Iowa filed House File 2206 today, a wide-ranging proposal that would legalize adult-use marijuana, establish a regulated retail system, and automatically expunge certain past convictions tied to marijuana offenses. The bill would create a new chapter of Iowa law specifically governing marijuana, separating it from broader controlled substance statutes and establishing clear possession thresholds and penalties. House File 2206 would also create a full retail marijuana licensing system overseen by the Department of Revenue, including licenses for retail stores, cultivation facilities, product manufacturers, and transporters. Local counties would have the authority to regulate, limit, or prohibit retail marijuana establishments, and voters could force a ballot question on the issue through petition. If enacted, the bill would allow applications for retail marijuana licenses beginning July 1, 2027, with state agencies required to develop rules for the system within one year of the law taking effect.