WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 2467

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 sales by liquor licensees and restrictions.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nate Davidson and 3 co-sponsors

The bill seeks to modify Pennsylvania Liquor Code provisions governing how licensees may sell liquor, beer, and malt beverages, including licensing rules and related restrictions.

Referred to Liquor Control
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 2467

Summary of HB 2467 (2025-2026 Session) – Pennsylvania

Bill at a Glance

  • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
  • Title: 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 sales by liquor licensees and restrictions.
  • Sponsor(s): Rob Kauffman (co-sponsor), Chad Reichard (co-sponsor), Nate Davidson (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Referred to the House Liquor Control Committee on 2026-05-04
  • Purpose: The bill proposes amendments to the Liquor Code related to licenses, regulations, and the sale of liquor, alcohol, and malt beverages by licensees, with a focus on addressing sales-by-licensing provisions and associated restrictions.

Note: The action history indicates only that the bill has been referred to the Liquor Control Committee; the full text and exact proposed changes are not provided in the summary available here.

What the Bill Seeks to Change (Key Provisions and Changes)

Given the title and scope, the bill is likely to address one or more of the following areas within the Liquor Code:

  1. Sales by Liquor Licensees

    • Revisions to how licensees (e.g., grocery stores, taverns, clubs, restaurants) may sell liquor, beer, and wine.
    • Potential adjustments to hours of sale, product assortment, or methods of selling (in-store, curbside, delivery).
    • Possible changes to duties, credits, or compliance requirements tied to the sale of alcoholic beverages.

  2. Licensing and Regulations

    • Modifications to the licensing framework (types of licenses, license eligibility, renewals, transfers, or disciplinary actions).
    • Adjustments to regulatory oversight, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms.
    • Updates to fee structures or miscellaneous administrative requirements.

  3. Restrictions

    • New or revised restrictions intended to limit or control alcohol sales (e.g., age checks, advertising, special occasion licenses, Sundays/holiday sales, or limits on sales volumes).
    • Provisions intended to align Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code with federal regulations, court rulings, or new public health or consumer protections.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Licensees under the Pennsylvania Liquor Code:
    • Businesses holding or seeking licenses to sell liquor, beer, and malt beverages (e.g., liquor stores, grocery stores with liquor licenses, restaurants, clubs, breweries, distilleries).
  • Regulatory Authorities:
    • Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (or its successor/regulatory framework) responsible for issuing licenses, enforcing compliance, and imposing penalties.
  • Consumers and General Public:
    • Individuals purchasing alcohol may experience changes in availability, hours, or purchasing channels (e.g., in-store vs. delivery).

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Committee Action: The bill has been referred to the House Liquor Control Committee. No further action is listed in the provided history.
  • Next Steps:
    • The committee may conduct hearings, seek amendments, and vote on whether to advance the bill to the full House.
    • If advanced, the bill would proceed to floor consideration, potential amendments, and votes in the House, followed by passage to the Senate.
    • If enacted, provisions would be phased in according to a timeline specified in the final text (effective dates, transition periods).

Additional Notes

  • The available information does not include the exact text of the amendments, specific dollar amounts, or explicit dates for implementation. For a complete understanding, one should review:
    • The full bill text as introduced and any amendments.
    • Fiscal notes or impact statements (if any).
    • Committee hearing transcripts or analyses.

Potential Impacts to Watch

  • How licensee selling practices may diversify (e.g., expanded sale channels or hours).
  • Any changes to licensing workload or fees for businesses seeking or renewing licenses.
  • Changes in restrictions that could affect consumer access or compliance burden on licensees.

If you’d like, I can pull the full bill text and provide a line-by-line briefing of the proposed amendments and their practical implications.

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

Sign in to ask a question.