Preempts local regulation of intoxicating liquor in original packages
SB 1806 makes state law the sole authority for regulating the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages, including small liquor bottles. Local governments cannot impose conflicting regulations, effective after August 28, 2026.
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SB 1806 — Preempts local regulation of intoxicating liquor in original packages
Last action — Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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In plain language
This bill establishes state control over the regulation of intoxicating liquor sales in original packages.
SB 1806 makes state law the sole authority for regulating the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages, including small liquor bottles. Local governments cannot impose conflicting regulations, effective after August 28, 2026.
Summary
SB 1806 - Under this act, the regulation of the manufacture, distribution, sale, offering for sale, and possession for sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages, including small liquor bottles, is a matter of statewide concern and shall be governed exclusively by state law, as described in the act. Any ordinance, regulation, or policy in effect on or after August 28, 2026, that conflicts with this act shall be void and unenforceable. Aggrieved persons may have a civil cause of action for declaratory or injunctive relief under this act. The Attorney General may bring an action to enforce this act. SARAH HASKINS
Bill Text
- Introduced 7473S.01I - Introduced Current pdf
Action History
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Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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S First Read
Sponsors
- Barbara Washington · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (198)
198 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1806 do?
- SB 1806 - Under this act, the regulation of the manufacture, distribution, sale, offering for sale, and possession for sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages, including small liquor bottles, is a matter of statewide concern and shall be governed exclusively by state law, as described in the act. Any ordinance, regulation, or policy in effect on or after August 28, 2026, that conflicts with this act shall be void and unenforceable. Aggrieved persons may have a civil cause of action for declaratory or injunctive relief under this act. The Attorney General may bring an action to enforce this act. SARAH HASKINS
- Who sponsors SB 1806?
- SB 1806 is sponsored by Barbara Washington.
- What is the current status of SB 1806?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 1806?
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