Bill > SB2052

This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to maintain the current provisions allowing the delivery and carry-out of mixed drinks, which were previously set to be repealed on August 1, 2028. The bill preserves existing rules for how alcoholic beverages can be delivered, including specific requirements for packaging, delivery, and age verification. Delivery must be done by an employee of the retail licensee who is at least 21 years old, trained in alcohol sales, and who verifies the age of the recipient. The drinks must be in a sealed, tamper-evident container and placed in the trunk or rear compartment of a vehicle. Third-party delivery services are not permitted to deliver cocktails or mixed drinks, and the bill includes prohibitions on delivery to minors or in improperly sealed containers. The legislation also maintains provisions related to potential executive order requirements during disasters and clarifies that it applies specifically to retail liquor license holders. By removing the repeal date, the bill effectively makes the current mixed drink delivery regulations a permanent part of Illinois liquor law.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2052&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104