Bill > HB1303

This bill, the Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2026, allows certain retail establishments to obtain a Class A license, which permits the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption. Specifically, a "retail establishment" is defined as a food retailer (selling at least five categories of food products, accepting food assistance credits, and having at least 4,000 square feet), a pharmacy, or a retail service station that sells gasoline and diesel fuel or has at least six electric vehicle charging stations. These establishments can either purchase a Class A license from an existing license holder if they are located within 3,000 feet of one, or they can apply directly to a local licensing board for a Class A beer or beer and wine license if the offer to purchase is not accepted. The bill also outlines specific requirements for these new license holders, including mandatory alcohol awareness training, the employment of security personnel in the alcohol sales area, and restrictions on sales hours, advertising, and certain types of sales methods like self-checkout for alcohol.