HB1702

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations, liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees.

Chamber Passed·10/8/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1702 amends the Liquor Code to redefine "manufacture" and restrict the use of decanters for alcoholic beverages.

Pennsylvania HB1702 amends the Liquor Code to redefine "manufacture" to include all processes used to produce malt or brewed beverages from raw materials. It also specifies that "manufacture" includes the blending and storing of alcohol and liquor into ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails. The bill further restricts the use of decanters for alcoholic beverages, allowing their use only for wines and in accordance with board regulations. The changes take effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Oct 8, 2025
Current
Law & Justice Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

150 Yea

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53 Nay

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Calendar

Jul 9, 2025

12:00 AM

Liquor Control (h) Hearing

History

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to Law & Justice

Oct 8, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Oct 8, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (150-53)