Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1468

Introduced
5/15/25  

Caption

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

Impact

The changes enacted by HB 1468 are anticipated to modernize and improve the operational structure of liquor sales within Pennsylvania. By enabling wholesale sales to a range of businesses, the bill seeks to bolster the local economy by supporting hospitality and other sectors reliant on alcohol sales. Moreover, there is a shift in discount rates from a previous ten percent to fifteen percent, potentially impacting both consumer prices and business profitability. This legislative change represents a gradual shift in how alcohol distribution is handled, aligning with contemporary business practices.

Summary

House Bill 1468 amends the provisions regarding the sales conducted by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, particularly by allowing these stores to sell liquors, including wine and ready-to-drink cocktails, at wholesale to various licensed entities such as hotels, restaurants, and clubs. This bill aims to facilitate wholesale transactions to increase accessibility for these businesses while providing a structured discount on retail pricing. Additionally, the bill continues to authorize sales to distributors holding the necessary permits under the regulations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Sentiment

Support for HB 1468 is expected to be strong among businesses that benefit from easier access to wholesale products, as it can lead to increased customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, there may be mixed sentiments among those concerned about possible adverse effects on local small businesses that could struggle against larger wholesale operations. Advocacy groups and some stakeholders within the community might voice concerns regarding public health and local control over alcohol distribution.

Contention

While the bill appears to have significant support for enhancing economic opportunities within the state, notable points of contention revolve around the implications for small retailers. Critics may argue that wholesale operations through state liquor stores could undermine local businesses by providing large establishments with better pricing and supply channels. Thus, the discourse surrounding HB 1468 will likely include discussions on the balance between facilitating business growth and ensuring fair competition in the retail landscape for alcohol sales.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB928

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA HB1174

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA SB882

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores.

PA HB39

In Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses.

PA SB688

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations relating to liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for liquor importers' licenses, fees, privileges and restrictions, providing for ready-to-drink cocktail permit and for authority to acquire ready-to-drink cocktail permits and further providing for distributors' and importing distributors' restrictions on sales, storage, etc, for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees, for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.

PA HB1750

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in Pennsylvania Liquor Stores, further providing for sales by Pennsylvania Liquor Stores; in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for heading of article, for authority to issue liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants and clubs, for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, for secondary service area, for sale of malt or brewed beverages by liquor licensees, for public service liquor licenses, for liquor importers' licenses, fees, privileges and restrictions, for public venue license, for performing arts facility license, for continuing care retirement community retail licenses, for casino liquor license, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses, for sales by manufacturers of malt or brewed beverages and minimum quantities and for distributors' and importing distributors' restrictions on sales, storage, etc; adding provisions relating to fees and taxation of ready-to-drink cocktails for off-premises consumption; and further providing for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.

PA HB221

In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for enforcement.

PA HB1768

In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for biennial reports; and making an interfund transfer.

PA SB1265

In Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, providing for expungement of citations regarding COVID-19 protocols.

PA HB1252

Amending the act of June 9, 1936 (Sp.Sess.1, P.L.13, No.4), entitled "An act imposing an emergency State tax on liquor, as herein defined, sold by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the collection and payment of such tax; and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board," further providing for emergency tax on liquors and amount of tax and collection.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.