Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HB 371 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license districts, license period and hearings, for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses and for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses.

Last action — Referred to Liquor Control

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Liquor Code by defining 'previously unlicensed location' and modifies the procedures for hearings and license transfers related to such locations.

  • Section 102

    "Previously unlicensed location" shall mean a location that: (1) has never held a retail liquor license, importing distributor license or distributor license; or (2) previously held a retail liquor license, importing distributor license or distributor license which was not used for a subsequent non-license-related purpose for a period of at least three years.

    Establishes a new definition for locations that have not been previously licensed for the sale of liquor.

  • Section 402

    new → previously unlicensed location

    Allows for the transfer of liquor licenses to a previously unlicensed location under specific conditions.

  • Section 404(a)

    new → previously unlicensed location

    Specifies that hearings for new licenses or transfers can occur for previously unlicensed locations upon request.

  • Section 431(b)

    new → previously unlicensed location

    Permits the transfer of licenses to previously unlicensed locations under set conditions.

Action History

  1. Referred to Liquor Control

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 371?
HB 371 is sponsored by MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), and Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 371?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 371?
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