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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distillery shipper's license, a class 3 craft distiller license, and a spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a distillery shipper's license shall allow a person with an Illinois distiller license, a craft distiller license, a class 1 craft distiller license, a class 2 craft distiller license, or a class 3 craft distiller license or who is licensed to make spirits under the laws of another state to ship spirits directly to a resident of this State who is 21 years of age or older for that resident's personal use and not for resale. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, to transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Sets forth provisions concerning licensure application; fees; recordkeeping; and shipping and delivery of spirits. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming and other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to create several new licensing categories and provisions related to craft distilleries and spirits shipping. The bill introduces a new class 3 craft distiller license, which allows distilleries to manufacture up to 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and sell spirits to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and other class 3 craft distillers. It also creates a distillery shipper's license that permits licensed distilleries to ship up to 12 cases of spirits per year directly to Illinois residents who are 21 or older for personal use. Additionally, the bill establishes a spirits showcase permit that allows distributors and class 3 craft distillers to transfer and sell spirits at a specific location for a limited time, with sales capped at 156 fluid ounces per person. The bill includes detailed provisions for licensing, taxation, and shipping requirements, with a focus on maintaining the state's three-tier alcohol distribution system while providing more flexibility for smaller craft distilleries. The legislation aims to balance consumer convenience, temperance, and revenue collection while preventing youth access to alcohol.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Celina Villanueva (D)*,
Laura Fine (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Halpin (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Michael Hastings (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (on 05/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1618&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1618.htm |
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