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HB 1483

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 Jake Banta and 9 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill modifies liquor licensing regulations and defines new unlawful acts for alcohol vendors, referred to Labor Committee for review.

Referred to Labor & Industry
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Bill Summary · HB 1483

Legislative bill overview

HB 1483 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to modify regulations governing alcoholic beverage licenses and establish new unlawful acts for licensees and related parties. The bill addresses conduct standards and enforcement mechanisms within the state's liquor licensing system, though the specific provisions are not detailed in available records.

Why is this important

Pennsylvania's liquor licensing system generates significant state revenue and affects thousands of businesses and consumers. Changes to unlawful acts and licensee regulations directly impact enforcement capacity, business compliance costs, and how violations are prosecuted across the state's alcohol distribution network.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of new unlawful acts: Without seeing specific language, stakeholders may dispute whether new prohibitions are necessary, overly burdensome for small businesses, or adequately address existing enforcement gaps
  • Licensee compliance burden: Alcohol retailers and distributors may argue that expanded regulations increase operational costs without proportional public safety benefits
  • Enforcement clarity: Ambiguity about what constitutes violations could create inconsistent application across different jurisdictions and licensing boards

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

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