HB559

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for license districts, license period and hearings, for issuance, transfer or extension of hotel, restaurant and club liquor licenses, for malt and brewed beverages manufacturers', distributors' and importing distributors' licenses and for malt and brewed beverages retail licenses.

Chamber Passed·6/23/25

Pennsylvania HB559 amends the Liquor Code to redefine terms and adjust licensing procedures for liquor, malt, and brewed beverages.

Pennsylvania HB559 amends the Liquor Code by adding definitions and modifying provisions related to liquor licenses. It redefines terms like "previously unlicensed location" and adjusts procedures for hearings on license applications. The bill also modifies the criteria for issuing hotel, restaurant, and club liquor licenses, including restrictions on proximity to sensitive locations and conditions for license transfers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 203–0 · Jun 23, 2025
Current
Law & Justice Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

203 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 13, 2025

9:30 AM

Liquor Control (h) Hearing

History

Jun 24, 2025

Senate

Referred to Law & Justice

Jun 23, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (203-0)

Jun 23, 2025

Senate

In the Senate