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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 243 to allow the holder of a cannabis-infused beverage retail package license and a cannabis-infused beverage distributor's license to sell and serve cannabis-infused beverages at bars, restaurants, fairs, and festivals; allow the holder of a cannabis-infused beverage manufacturer license approved by the Department for Public Health to sell and serve cannabis-infused beverages at fairs and festivals; limit the sampling size of cannabis-infused beverages to 12 ounces per person, per day; create a nonquota cannabis-infused beverage supplemental drink license; establish the conditions upon which a nonquota cannabis-infused beverage supplemental drink license may be issued; allow the holder of a special temporary license, special Sunday retail drink license, caterer’s license, hotel in-room license, entertainment destination center license, limited restaurant license, limited golf course license, and qualified historic site license to serve cannabis-infused beverages; allow a cannabis-infused beverage retail package license, a cannabis-infused beverage distributor's license, or a cannabis-infused beverage manufacturer's license approved by the Department for Public Health to obtain a sampling license; amend KRS 243.401 to add to the list of licensees that are eligible to sell cannabis-infused beverages; amend KRS 243.028 to establish labeling requirements for shipped packages that contain cannabis-infused beverages; amend KRS 189.530 to define "open cannabis-infused beverage container"; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 243 to conform; EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill expands the sale and service of cannabis-infused beverages by allowing holders of specific licenses, including cannabis-infused beverage retail package and distributor licenses, to sell and serve these products at various venues like bars, restaurants, fairs, and festivals, with a daily sampling limit of 12 ounces per person. It also introduces a new "nonquota cannabis-infused beverage supplemental drink license" that can be added to existing retail drink licenses, as well as licenses for special temporary events, Sunday sales, caterers, hotels, entertainment destinations, limited restaurants, golf courses, and historic sites, enabling them to serve cannabis-infused beverages. Furthermore, the bill clarifies labeling requirements for shipped cannabis-infused beverages, defines what constitutes an "open cannabis-infused beverage container" in vehicles, and allows certain licensed entities to obtain a sampling license for cannabis-infused beverages, mirroring regulations for alcoholic beverages.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 03/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb223.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb223/bill.pdf |
| Vote History for SB223 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/sb223/vote_history.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment 3 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB223/SFA3.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment 2 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB223/SFA2.pdf |
| Senate Floor Amendment 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB223/SFA1.pdf |
| Senate Committee Substitute 1 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/SB223/SCS1.pdf |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/sb223/orig_bill.pdf |
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