HB 1702 — 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, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees.

Bill Text

• Printer's No. PN2089 View text Current pdf

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The bill amends the Liquor Code to redefine 'manufacture' for alcoholic beverages and clarify regulations related to ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails.

• Section 102

  "Ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail" shall mean a beverage prepared on the licensed premises of a retail liquor licensee, in which a nonalcoholic cocktail base, consisting of juices, syrups, bitters, carbonated or noncarbonated water or other flavorings, is combined with liquor in a sealed keg or similar container for the purpose of dispensing cocktails for on-premises consumption using a gas-driven system.

  This adds a specific definition for ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails.

• Section 102

  The term shall not include the blending and storing overnight by a retail licensee of alcohol and liquor into a ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail. → The term shall not include the blending and storing overnight by a retail licensee of alcohol and liquor into a ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktail.

  The bill clarifies that ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails are not considered part of the manufacturing process.

• Section 491(4)

  For any person to use decanters of alcoholic beverages except that the use of decanters or other similar receptacles by licensees shall be permitted in the case of wines and then only in accordance with the regulations of the board, but nothing herein contained shall prohibit the manufacture and possession of wine as provided in clause (2) of this section. → For any person to use decanters of alcoholic beverages except that the use of decanters or other similar receptacles by licensees shall be permitted in the case of wines and then only in accordance with the regulations of the board, but nothing herein contained shall prohibit the manufacture and possession of wine as provided in clause (2) of this section. For purposes of this clause, "other similar receptacles" shall not include the keg or any containers used in making ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails as defined in section 102.

  This adjustment highlights that keg containers for ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails are not considered similar to decanters.

• Section 491(4)

  For purposes of this clause, "other similar receptacles" shall not include the keg or any containers used in making ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails as defined in section 102.

  This clarifies the definition of similar receptacles in relation to decanters, specifically excluding kegs for ready-to-draft cocktails.

Action History

1. October 15, 2025

   Referred to Law & Justice

2. October 08, 2025

   Third consideration and final passage

3. October 08, 2025

   Re-reported as committed

4. October 07, 2025

   Re-committed to Appropriations

5. October 07, 2025

   Second consideration

6. September 29, 2025

   Removed from table

7. September 10, 2025

   Laid on the table

8. September 10, 2025

   Re-reported as committed

9. July 09, 2025

   Re-committed to Rules

10. July 09, 2025

    First consideration

11. July 09, 2025

    Reported as committed

12. July 07, 2025

    Referred to Liquor Control

Sponsors

• Dan Goughnour · Primary
• Jose Giral · Cosponsor
• Daniel J. Deasy · Cosponsor
• Mindy Fee · Cosponsor
• La'Tasha D. Mayes · Cosponsor
• Keith S. Harris · Cosponsor
• Lindsay Powell · Cosponsor
• Valerie S. Gaydos · Cosponsor
• Benjamin V. Sanchez · Cosponsor
• Ed Neilson · Cosponsor
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz · Cosponsor
• Steven R. Malagari · Cosponsor
• Perry S. Warren · Cosponsor
• Craig Williams · Cosponsor
• Dave Madsen · Cosponsor

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