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AB 744

Relating to: free state park admission for veterans and gold star families. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Margaret Arney and 20 co-sponsors

Exempts premises under a beer manufacturer license from posting brand/label notices at draught beer faucets, reducing labeling requirements for breweries with on-site production.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 744

AB 744 — Summary (documents provided)

Note on documents: The legislative text and committee digests provided with these documents are for an AB 744 authored by Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez that amends Business and Professions Code §25613 (draught-beer faucet labeling). The bill metadata you supplied (title: “free state park admission for veterans and gold star families”; referral to Veterans & Military Affairs) appears to describe a different measure and is inconsistent with the bill text below. This summary describes the bill text in the documents (beer manufacturer exemption).

Purpose

To exempt premises operated under a beer manufacturer license from a current statutory requirement that on‑sale retail licensees post brand/label information at draught‑beer faucets, spigots, or in the place of service.

Key provisions

  • Amends Business and Professions Code section 25613.
  • Existing law: an on‑sale retail licensee that gives, sells, or dispenses draught beer must post a clear, legible notice, placard, or marker (in English) at the faucet/spigot/outlet identifying the name or brand adopted by the manufacturer of the draught beer. If the drawing device is located outside the room where beer is served, a similar notice must be posted in the service/consumption area listing only kinds/brands actually on sale.
  • Change made by AB 744: adds subdivision (b) stating that section 25613 “shall not apply to premises operated under a beer manufacturer license.” In short, premises operated as beer manufacturers would be exempt from the faucet/spigot brand‑label posting requirements.

Who is affected

  • Directly affected: premises operating under a beer manufacturer license (e.g., breweries with on‑site manufacturing and tasting rooms that are licensed as manufacturers).
  • Not affected by the change: on‑sale retail licensees that are not premises of a beer manufacturer — they remain subject to the labeling/posting requirements.
  • Indirectly affected: consumers at exempt premises may have less immediate brand/label information at faucets; local enforcement bodies and licensees may see reduced compliance activity tied to this specific posting requirement.

Fiscal & procedural notes

  • Digest key: Majority vote; no appropriation; referral to fiscal committee indicated (Fiscal Committee: YES).
  • Documented actions in the provided material show committee referrals and floor activity in Spring 2025 (referred to Assembly Governmental Organization; passed Assembly 05/08/2025 and transmitted to the Senate in that record). (Because of the document mismatch noted above, consult the legislative information system for the official current status.)

Considerations

  • The exemption narrows a consumer‑information requirement for draught beer on certain licensed premises. Whether a particular tasting room or brewery qualifies depends on the specific license(s) it holds. For operational or enforcement questions, license classification and local licensing practice will be determinative.

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

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