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HB 1542

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1542 revises Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to redefine unlawful acts for alcohol licensees and distributors, affecting compliance requirements and enforcement procedures statewide.

Referred to Labor & Industry
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Bill Summary · HB 1542

Legislative bill overview

HB 1542 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to modify regulations around unlawful acts involving liquor, malt beverages, and brewed beverages, as well as conduct by licensed establishments. The bill targets specific prohibited behaviors and potentially updates enforcement mechanisms or penalties related to alcohol distribution and sales.

Why is this important

Changes to liquor regulations directly affect licensed businesses (bars, restaurants, retailers), consumers, and enforcement agencies. Modifications to unlawful acts can shift compliance costs, alter enforcement priorities, and impact public health and safety measures surrounding alcohol distribution and consumption.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement burden: Unclear whether new prohibitions place greater compliance obligations on small versus large businesses, potentially affecting competitive dynamics
  • Penalties and fines: Any modification to penalties for violations may be viewed as either insufficient deterrent or excessive burden depending on stakeholder perspective
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's general language about "unlawful acts" lacks specificity about what particular behaviors are being targeted, making stakeholder impact assessment difficult

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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