Bill Status of HB2556  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  LIQUOR-VARIOUS

House Sponsors
Rep. Will Guzzardi - Sharon Chung - Theresa Mah, Anne Stava-Murray, Janet Yang Rohr, Terra Costa Howard, Robyn Gabel, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Amy Briel, Lindsey LaPointe, Kelly M. Cassidy, Matt Hanson, Laura Faver Dias, William "Will" Davis, Joyce Mason, Michelle Mussman and Suzanne M. Ness

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
235 ILCS 5/1-3.17.1from Ch. 43, par. 95.17.1
235 ILCS 5/3-12
235 ILCS 5/5-1from Ch. 43, par. 115
235 ILCS 5/6-40 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Increases the self-distribution limit for class 3 brewers that meet certain requirements to not more than 77,500 (instead of 6,200) gallons of beer from each in-state or out-of-state class 3 brewery premises, which shall not exceed 232,500 (instead of 18,600) gallons annually in the aggregate, that is manufactured at a wholly owned class 3 brewer's in-state or out-of-state licensed premises to retail licensees and class 3 brewers and to certain brewers, class 1 brewers, and class 2 brewers. Provides that a special event retailer's license (not-for-profit) shall allow the licensee to sell and offer for sale, at retail, alcoholic liquors for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license (instead of for use or consumption), but not for resale in any form and only at the location and on the specific dates designated for the special event in the license. Provides that, subject to certain conditions, a special use permit license shall allow the sale or offering for sale of certain transferred or delivered alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on or off the premises specified in the license. Provides that a retail licensee or manufacturer with retail privileges may operate a loyalty program, reward program, or mug club for alcoholic liquors the retailer or manufacturer with retail privileges is licensed to sell so long as the price of the product is not below the retail licensee's or manufacturer with retail privileges' costs. Provides that a retail licensee or licensed manufacturer with retail privileges may offer incentives to consumers for participation in a rewards program, loyalty program, or mug club. Set forth further provisions concerning rewards programs, loyalty programs, and mug clubs. Makes conforming and other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  2/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  2/6/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  2/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  2/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
  2/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  2/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  2/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
  3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee