Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB2956      — LIQUOR-RETAILERS-TAP HANDLES

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

  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 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibiting retailers from accepting certain things of value shall prohibit any manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor from providing tap handles, kegs, or barrels to a retailer pursuant to a written deposit agreement in which the deposit is in an amount equal to or less than the actual amount of money required to be paid by the manufacturer, distributor, or importing distributor to the manufacturer or supplier of any tap handles, kegs, or barrels, and any customary and reasonable delivery or freight fees. Provides that it shall be unlawful for a retailer, but not for any other licensee, to fail to return tap handles, bottles, cases, kegs, or barrels provided to a retailer pursuant to a written deposit agreement with a manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor upon demand of the manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Executive Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2956      do?
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibiting retailers from accepting certain things of value shall prohibit any manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor from providing tap handles, kegs, or barrels to a retailer pursuant to a written deposit agreement in which the deposit is in an amount equal to or less than the actual amount of money required to be paid by the manufacturer, distributor, or importing distributor to the manufacturer or supplier of any tap handles, kegs, or barrels, and any customary and reasonable delivery or freight fees. Provides that it shall be unlawful for a retailer, but not for any other licensee, to fail to return tap handles, bottles, cases, kegs, or barrels provided to a retailer pursuant to a written deposit agreement with a manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor upon demand of the manufacturer, importing distributor, or distributor. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB2956     ?
HB2956      is sponsored by Michael J. Kelly (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2956     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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