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IL HB3694

IL HB3694
LIQUOR-DISTILLERIES

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
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 provisions for distilleries and spirits distribution in Illinois. Specifically, it establishes a new class 3 craft distiller license for distilleries that manufacture up to 100,000 gallons of spirits per year, allowing them to sell spirits to retail licensees, other craft distillers, and directly to consumers. The bill introduces 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. A new spirits showcase permit is also created, allowing distributors and class 3 craft distillers to transfer and sell spirits at specific events, with a limit of 156 fluid ounces per person. The legislation requires strict labeling and age verification for shipped spirits, prohibits broker solicitation of direct spirit shipments, and aims to maintain the existing three-tier distribution system while providing limited direct shipping rights. The bill also updates various licensing fees and adds new license classifications to accommodate these changes, with the underlying intent of promoting smaller craft distilleries while maintaining control over alcohol sales and preventing youth access to alcoholic beverages.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer (on 04/09/2025)

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