HB194

Revise the Alcohol Franchise Law

Introduced·3/24/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB194 revises the Alcohol Franchise Law by amending definitions and repealing certain sections.

Ohio HB194 revises the Alcohol Franchise Law by amending definitions related to alcoholic beverages, manufacturers, distributors, and franchises. It excludes manufacturers producing less than 250,000 barrels of beer a year from the definition of "manufacturer." The bill also repeals section 1333.82 of the Revised Code, which previously defined "good faith" and "sales area or territory." The new definitions aim to clarify contractual relationships and geographic boundaries for alcohol distribution in Ohio.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

Apr 2, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 24, 2025

House

Introduced