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CT SB00230
CT SB00230An Act Concerning The Department Of Consumer Protection's Recommendations Regarding Liquor Control.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To (1) eliminate a requirement that certain out-of-state shipper permittees report to the Department of Consumer Protection records concerning sales and shipments to consumers in this state, (2) define "retailer" for purposes of certain out-of-state shippers' permits concerning wine, (3) specify that applicants for issuance or renewal of a liquor permit that allows on-premises serving or consumption of alcoholic liquor must disclose to the department a detailed description of the type of live entertainment to be provided, (4) specify that the department shall refuse any liquor permit to a minor as the permittee or as a member, principal or partner of the backer, unless such permit is for a trust with a named beneficiary who is a minor, (5) alter the evidentiary burden applicable to a permittee who is charged with serving or furnishing an alcoholic beverage to a minor, and (6) make various technical and conforming changes to the statutes concerning liquor control.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Connecticut's liquor control laws, including eliminating the requirement for certain out-of-state shippers to report sales and shipment records to the Department of Consumer Protection, and defining "retailer" for specific out-of-state wine shippers. It also mandates that applicants for liquor permits allowing on-site consumption must detail the type of live entertainment they plan to offer, and clarifies that the department must refuse permits to minors, unless the permit is for a trust with a minor beneficiary. Additionally, the bill modifies the legal standard for permittees accused of serving alcohol to minors, shifting the burden of proof to require the permittee to demonstrate they acted reasonably and relied on convincing age verification. Finally, it includes various technical adjustments to existing statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
General Law Committee (Joint)
Last Action
General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 ) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00230&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00230-R00-SB.PDF |
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