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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
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. Provides that "alcoholic liquor" and "alcohol-infused products" does not include frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor. Provides that "frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor" means ice cream or other frozen desserts that are made with liquor, wine, beer, cider, or any combination thereof and that contain more than 0.5% but not more than 5% of alcohol by volume. Provides that no person shall sell a package of frozen desserts that contains more than 5% alcohol by volume. Provides that no person shall sell, give, or deliver frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21. Provides that a person under the age of 21 may not purchase, possess, or consume frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor. Provides that no person shall sell a package of frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises or for consumption on the premises unless it contains specified notices and warnings. Provides that no manufacturer or distributor of frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor shall sell the product to a person intending to sell at retail individual servings of frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor or packages of frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises, unless, with each shipment, the manufacturer or distributor provides a written notice that frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor may be sold at retail only if the retailer complies with specified requirements and provides a written copy of those requirements. Provides that frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor are subject to all applicable food safety laws, rules, standards, and requirements, including, but not limited to, the provisions of the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to make a conforming change.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Liquor Control Act and the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a new category of regulated products: frozen desserts containing alcoholic liquor. The bill specifically defines these as ice cream or other frozen desserts made with liquor, wine, beer, or cider, containing between 0.5% and 5% alcohol by volume. The legislation establishes several key regulations, including: prohibiting the sale of frozen desserts with more than 5% alcohol; banning sales to anyone under 21 years old; requiring specific warning labels on packages and at point of sale that detail alcohol content, pregnancy risks, and driving impairment; mandating that manufacturers and distributors provide written notices about sales requirements to retailers; and ensuring that these products are subject to existing food safety laws. The bill aims to create a clear legal framework for a relatively new type of alcoholic product, balancing consumer access with public safety concerns by implementing strict age verification and labeling standards.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Liquor (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2085&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2085.htm |
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