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PA HB2421
PA HB2421In licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, providing for event permits and further providing for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.
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Introduced
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
In Committee
04/22/2026
04/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), entitled "An act relating to alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto; regulating and restricting the manufacture, purchase, sale, possession, consumption, importation, transportation, furnishing, holding in bond, holding in storage, traffic in and use of alcoholic liquors, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages and the persons engaged or employed therein; defining the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board; providing for the establishment and operation of State liquor stores, for the payment of certain license fees to the respective municipalities and townships, for the abatement of certain nuisances and, in certain cases, for search and seizure without warrant; prescribing penalties and forfeitures; providing for local option, and repealing existing laws," in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for sales by liquor licensees and restrictions, providing for event permits and further providing for unlawful acts relative to malt or brewed beverages and licensees.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to allow certain licensed establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and clubs, to apply for special "event permits" that would permit them to sell alcoholic beverages from 6 a.m. on the day of the event until 4 a.m. the following day, with specific rules for Sunday sales and a $500 non-refundable fee for the first permit per year, while also clarifying existing restrictions on sales hours for various licensees and making it unlawful for hotels, eating places, or public service licensees to sell malt or brewed beverages during certain prohibited hours unless an event permit is in effect.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Liquor Control (on 04/22/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2421 | 04/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2421/PN3251 | 04/22/2026 |
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