Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 281 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

Last action — PN 0267 Referred to LIQUOR CONTROL

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends existing Pennsylvania liquor law to modify the licensing requirements and sale regulations for malt and brewed beverages.

  • Section 431(b)

    and in quantities of not less than a case or original containers containing one hundred twenty-eight ounces or more which may be sold separately as prepared for the market by the manufacturer at the place of manufacture. → not for consumption on the premises where sold, and in quantities of not less than a case or original containers containing one hundred twenty-eight ounces or more which may be sold separately as prepared for the market by the manufacturer at the place of manufacture.

    Clarifies that malt or brewed beverages may only be sold off-premises.

  • Section 431(b)

    The sales shall not be required to be in the package configuration designated by the manufacturer and may be sold in refillable growlers.

    Allows sales in refillable growlers without adhering to the manufacturer's package configuration.

  • Section 431(b)

    If the board enters into an agreement with an applicant concerning additional restrictions, those restrictions shall be binding on subsequent holders of the license until the license is transferred to a new location or until the board enters into a subsequent agreement removing those restrictions. → If the board enters into an agreement with an applicant concerning additional restrictions, such agreement shall be binding on the applicant and subsequent holders of the license until the license is transferred to a new location or until the board enters into a subsequent agreement removing those restrictions.

    Ensures that agreements with applicants regarding additional restrictions are binding on future license holders.

Action History

  1. PN 0267 Referred to LIQUOR CONTROL

Sponsors

  • Matthew Gergely · Cosponsor
  • Russ Diamond · Cosponsor
  • Tina Pickett · Cosponsor
  • Ravenstahl · Cosponsor
  • Craig T. Staats · Cosponsor
  • Baker · Cosponsor
  • R. Brown · Cosponsor
  • A. Harris · Cosponsor
  • Ward · Cosponsor
  • Hahn · Cosponsor
  • Rich Irvin · Cosponsor
  • Kortz · Cosponsor
  • Quigley · Cosponsor
  • Ryan · Cosponsor
  • Tobash · Primary
  • Cox · Cosponsor
  • Dush · Cosponsor
  • Everett · Cosponsor
  • Knowles · Cosponsor
  • Dan Moul · Cosponsor
  • R. Lee James · Cosponsor
  • George Dunbar · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 231 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

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Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (231)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 281?
HB 281 is sponsored by Matthew Gergely, Russ Diamond (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Ravenstahl, Craig T. Staats (Republican), Baker, R. Brown, A. Harris, Ward, Hahn, Rich Irvin (Republican), Kortz, Quigley, Ryan, Tobash, Cox, Dush, Everett, Knowles, Dan Moul (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), and George Dunbar.
What is the current status of HB 281?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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.
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