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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. Increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers that meet certain requirements to not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, that is manufactured at a wholly owned class 3 brewer's in-state or out-of-state licensed premises to retail licensees and class 3 brewers and to certain brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers. Provides that a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific dates designated for the special event in the license. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, a special use permit license shall allow the sale or offering for sale of certain transferred or delivered alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license. Provides that a retail licensee or manufacturer with retail privileges may operate a loyalty program, reward program, or mug club for alcoholic liquors the retailer or manufacturer with retail privileges is licensed to sell so long as the price of the product is not below the retail licensee's or manufacturer with retail privileges' costs. Provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a rewards program, loyalty program, or mug club. Set forth further provisions concerning rewards programs, loyalty programs, and mug clubs. Makes conforming and other changes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to Illinois liquor laws, primarily focusing on expanding self-distribution rights for small breweries and creating new rules for consumer loyalty programs. Specifically, the bill increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers from 6,200 to 77,500 gallons per brewery location, with an annual aggregate limit raised from 18,600 to 232,500 gallons. For special event retailers, the bill allows sales of alcoholic liquor for consumption on or off premises, instead of just for use or consumption. The bill also introduces a comprehensive new section on consumer loyalty and reward programs, which allows retail licensees and manufacturers with retail privileges to operate loyalty programs, reward programs, and mug clubs. These programs can offer consumers special pricing, discounts, points, and other incentives, as long as the price of alcoholic beverages is not below the licensee's cost. The new law permits these businesses to offer membership benefits, specialty glassware, and charge annual fees for participation in such programs. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for smaller breweries and create new marketing opportunities for alcohol retailers and manufacturers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Cristina Castro (D)*,
Lakesia Collins (D),
Paul Faraci (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Laura Fine (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Mike Hastings (D),
Linda Holmes (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Patrick Joyce (D),
Mike Porfirio (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci (on 04/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1622&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1622.htm |
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