HB1738

LIQUOR-DRUG TESTING DEVICES

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1738 mandates bars to offer drug testing devices to customers, ensuring they are not expired.

Illinois HB1738 amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by requiring bars to offer drug testing devices to customers at a reasonable cost or free of charge. Bars must ensure these devices have not exceeded their expiration date or recommended period of use. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission must post information about these requirements on its website, including signage and device types. Bars must display a notice about available drug testing devices. Owners are not held liable for defective or inaccurate test results.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

Assigned to Executive Committee

Jan 28, 2025

House

First Reading