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KY SB145
KY SB145AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Passed
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 243.033 to modify alcoholic beverage caterer duties and privileges; remove caterer Sunday sales restrictions; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from imposing or attempting to enforce minimum customer thresholds or maximum event limits for caterers; amend KRS 243.090 to require the department to approve or deny a license application within 45 days after receipt of the application; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the laws governing alcoholic beverage and tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product sales, with an emergency clause for immediate effect. It modifies the duties and privileges of alcoholic beverage caterers, removing restrictions on Sunday sales and prohibiting the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) from enforcing minimum customer numbers or maximum event limits for caterers. Additionally, it requires the ABC to approve or deny license applications within 45 days of receipt. The bill also introduces new licensing requirements and regulations for retailers of tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products, including specific dates for these changes to take effect, and clarifies rules regarding license transfers, renewals, and the revocation process for violations. Finally, it amends the conditions under which a limited golf course license can be issued.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
delivered to Governor (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb145.html |
| House Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB145/HFA1.pdf |
| House Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB145/HCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb145/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB145 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb145/vote_history.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb145/orig_bill.pdf |
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