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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Delivery of alcoholic beverages. Permits a beer, liquor, or wine dealer that is the proprietor of a drug store (which includes a pharmacy within a grocery or big box store) to sell certain alcoholic beverages for curbside pickup. Allows all wine dealers to deliver wine under certain circumstances. Allows alcoholic beverage dealers to make deliveries to customers using a common carrier. Creates a delivery service permit to allow an operator of a third party delivery service to arrange for delivery of alcoholic beverages ordered by consumers: (1) from retailers; and (2) through the operator's computer platform. Creates a delivery agent permit to allow an employee or independent contractor of a third party delivery service to deliver alcoholic beverages picked up from a retailer to the consumer's residence. Requires a delivery agent to complete alcohol server training. Exempts delivery agent permittees from permit restrictions imposed due to tax delinquency. Establishes a fee of: (1) $500 for a delivery service permit; and (2) $45 for a delivery agent permit.
AI Summary
This bill introduces a comprehensive framework for the delivery of alcoholic beverages in Indiana, creating new permits and regulations for third-party delivery services and delivery agents. The legislation allows beer, liquor, and wine dealers (particularly those associated with drug stores or pharmacies) to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages through third-party services, with several important restrictions. Delivery agents must be at least 21 years old, hold a specific delivery agent permit, complete alcohol server training, and follow strict age verification protocols. The bill establishes a $500 delivery service permit for third-party platforms and a $45 delivery agent permit, each with specific eligibility requirements. Delivery services must maintain detailed records of transactions and can only deliver sealed, original containers of alcoholic beverages to a consumer's residence, and each delivery must include verification of the customer's age and signature. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "licensed premises" to include parking areas for curbside pickup and adds delivery agents to the list of alcohol servers. These changes aim to modernize alcohol sales and delivery while maintaining strict regulatory oversight to prevent sales to minors or intoxicated individuals.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/381/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0381/fiscal-notes/SB0381.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0381/SB0381.01.INTR.pdf |
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