Bill
HB 3107
Expands self-distribution for Illinois wine-makers by removing volume limits and allowing up to 3 on-site locations for consumption, with a per-location fee.
HB3107 – LIQUOR-WINE SELF-DISTRIBUTION
Summary of the introduced bill (Illinois, 104th General Assembly)
Overview
- Purpose: Modernize and expand the self-distribution framework for wine-makers, wine manufacturers, and winery shippers under the Liquor Control Act of 1934. The bill relaxes eligibility thresholds for self-distribution and increases the number of on-premises locations a wine-maker may operate for sale and consumption.
- Primary effect: Allow greater direct-to-consumer and on-premises consumption options for certain wine-related licensees, with a new fee for added locations and related conforming changes.
Key Provisions
- Self-distribution eligibility (235 ILCS 5/3-12; related sections 5-1 and 5-3)
- Removes restrictions on the amount of wine a wine-maker can produce to qualify for a self-distribution exemption.
- Removes restrictions on the amount of wine a self-distribution exemption holder may self-distribute.
- Wine-maker premises license (on-premises sales)
- A wine-maker’s premises license may sell and offer for sale at up to 3 additional locations for use and consumption (on-site, not for resale), increasing from the prior limit of 2 additional locations.
- Establishes a fee for each additional wine-maker premises location.
- Conforming changes
- The changes are paired with other and conforming adjustments to ensure consistency across the Liquor Control Act’s provisions related to wine-makers, distributors, and premises licensing.
Who is Affected
- Wine-makers, wine manufacturers, and winery shippers who hold or seek self-distribution exemptions.
- Licensees with wine-maker’s premises licenses that operate or plan to operate additional on-site locations for use and consumption.
- The Illinois State Commission (Liquor Control Commission) and local licensing authorities, which administer licenses, exemptions, and related enforcement.
- Consumers who purchase wine through self-distribution channels or on-site premises locations.
Financial and Administrative Details
- New fee: A fee will be set for each additional wine-maker’s premises location. The specific amount is not provided in the available text.
- Enforcement and compliance: Remains under the Illinois Liquor Control Act with standard penalties and enforcement provisions (as amended by the bill), including licensing actions, civil penalties, and inspection authority.
Timeline and Status
- Introduced: February 18, 2025 (with formal filing on February 20, 2025)
- Initial action: Referred to Rules Committee; later appears as Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Additional actions: Assigned to Executive Committee (as of March 4, 2025); Readings and further committee steps occurred in March 2025
- Legislative actions timeline includes multiple references around February–March 2025, reflecting standard committee review and scheduling processes.
Notes
- The bill amends 235 ILCS 5/3-12, 5-1, and 5-3.
- Specific on-page text shows detailed regulatory language for suspensions, fines, and procedures; the summary focuses on the substantive changes to self-distribution eligibility, on-site locations, and fees.
This bill aims to increase flexibility for wine-makers to operate additional on-site locations and broaden self-distribution, potentially affecting licensing dynamics, market reach, and consumer access to wine products produced within Illinois.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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