Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 18 D cosponsors

HB2556      — LIQUOR-VARIOUS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers that meet certain requirements to not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, that is manufactured at a wholly owned class 3 brewer's in-state or out-of-state licensed premises to retail licensees and class 3 brewers and to certain brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers. Provides that a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific dates designated for the special event in the license. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, a special use permit license shall allow the sale or offering for sale of certain transferred or delivered alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license. Provides that a retail licensee or manufacturer with retail privileges may operate a loyalty program, reward program, or mug club for alcoholic liquors the retailer or manufacturer with retail privileges is licensed to sell so long as the price of the product is not below the retail licensee's or manufacturer with retail privileges' costs. Provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a rewards program, loyalty program, or mug club. Set forth further provisions concerning rewards programs, loyalty programs, and mug clubs. Makes conforming and other changes.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis

  7. Assigned to Executive Committee

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (165)

165 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2556      do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers that meet certain requirements to not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, that is manufactured at a wholly owned class 3 brewer's in-state or out-of-state licensed premises to retail licensees and class 3 brewers and to certain brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers. Provides that a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific dates designated for the special event in the license. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, a special use permit license shall allow the sale or offering for sale of certain transferred or delivered alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license. Provides that a retail licensee or manufacturer with retail privileges may operate a loyalty program, reward program, or mug club for alcoholic liquors the retailer or manufacturer with retail privileges is licensed to sell so long as the price of the product is not below the retail licensee's or manufacturer with retail privileges' costs. Provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a rewards program, loyalty program, or mug club. Set forth further provisions concerning rewards programs, loyalty programs, and mug clubs. Makes conforming and other changes.
Who sponsors HB2556     ?
HB2556      is sponsored by Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), William "Will" Davis (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), and Martha Deuter (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2556     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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