Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 5504 — LIQUOR-DISTILLERS-VARIOUS

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Track this bill free

No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

The bill creates new craft distiller licenses and permits for selling spirits in Illinois.

This legislation amends the Liquor Control Act to introduce a class 3 craft distiller license and a spirits showcase permit. It allows certain distillers to manufacture and sell limited amounts of spirits and provides self-distribution and transfer options under specific conditions.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers could see more options for locally produced spirits due to the new regulations.
  • Small Business: Craft distillers may benefit from new licensing options to manufacture and sell spirits.

Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distiller showcase permit and a class 3 craft distiller license. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of no more than 5,000 gallons of spirits in the aggregate from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, and, in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Provides that a distilling pub license shall allow the licensee to manufacture up to 10,000 gallons (instead of 5,000 gallons) of spirits per year on the premises specified in the license.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

4 changes Share ↗

AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to create new licenses for distillers and to modify the manufacturing and selling limits for craft distillers.

  • 235 ILCS 5/3-12

    Class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of no more than 5,000 gallons of spirits in the aggregate from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements.

    Introduces a new class of craft distiller license with specific limits on production and sales.

  • 235 ILCS 5/1-3.45

    Spirits showcase permit means a license for use by a class 1 craft distiller, class 2 craft distiller, class 3 craft distiller, or distributor to allow for the transfer of spirits only from an existing licensed premises of a class 1 craft distiller, class 2 craft distiller, class 3 craft distiller, or distributor to a designated site for a specific event.

    Establishes a new spirits showcase permit for transferring spirits for specific events.

  • 235 ILCS 5/1-3.46

    Class 3 craft distiller means a person who is a holder of a distiller license, class 1 craft distiller license, class 2 craft distiller license, or a non-resident dealer license who manufactures no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year in the aggregate and who may make sales to importing distributors, distributors, and retail licensees in accordance with the conditions set forth in paragraph (21) of subsection (a) of Section 3-12.

    Defines the term 'class 3 craft distiller' for regulatory clarity.

  • 235 ILCS 5/5-1

    shall not allow the manufacture of more than 5,000 gallons of spirits per year → shall allow the manufacture of up to 10,000 gallons of spirits per year

    Increases the annual manufacturing limit for distilling pub licenses from 5,000 to 10,000 gallons.

Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  3. Assigned to Executive Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

Export CSV (upgrade) →

1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

Show all 179 →

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Subjects

taxation labor agriculture
Cross-referencing the record. Reading this bill against every other bill in the corpus by meaning, not keywords. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Matching · Ranking · Engrossing

Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5504 do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distiller showcase permit and a class 3 craft distiller license. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of no more than 5,000 gallons of spirits in the aggregate from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, and, in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Provides that a distilling pub license shall allow the licensee to manufacture up to 10,000 gallons (instead of 5,000 gallons) of spirits per year on the premises specified in the license.
Who sponsors HB 5504?
HB 5504 is sponsored by Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), and Norma Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5504?
This bill died with 103rd 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 5504?
Track HB 5504 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

Make your voice heard on HB 5504

Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.

Find my representatives → Run a campaign

Stay ahead of HB 5504

Last checked for changes 3 months ago · updated continuously

One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.

Track this bill →