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PA HB457
PA HB457In distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for containers to be labeled.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), entitled "An act relating to alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto; regulating and restricting the manufacture, purchase, sale, possession, consumption, importation, transportation, furnishing, holding in bond, holding in storage, traffic in and use of alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages and the persons engaged or employed therein; defining the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the establishment and operation of State liquor stores, for the payment of certain license fees to the respective municipalities and townships, for the abatement of certain nuisances and, in certain cases, for search and seizure without warrant; prescribing penalties and forfeitures; providing for local option, and repealing existing laws," in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for containers to be labeled.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to modify labeling requirements for alcohol and liquor containers. Specifically, the bill requires that in addition to existing label information (such as manufacturer name, type and quantity of alcohol, manufacture date, and license number), containers must now include a conspicuous warning label stating "WARNING: There is a direct link between alcohol and fatal cancers." The legislation applies to manufacturers, producers, distillers, and other entities involved in alcohol production, storage, transportation, and handling, mandating that they securely attach this new warning label to every container of alcohol or liquor ready for shipment. The changes are designed to provide clear health-related information to consumers about potential serious risks associated with alcohol consumption. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving businesses time to update their labeling practices to comply with the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
José Giral (D)*,
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Last Action
Referred to Liquor Control (on 02/03/2025)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation
Health
- ‐ Alcohol Abuse, Treatment, and Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=457 | 02/03/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0457&pn=0439 | 02/03/2025 |
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