Craft Distilled Spirits Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced
Summary
Would allow craft distilleries to ship distilled spirits across state lines under a strict five-part compliance regime. Shipments would require buyer age verification, a shipping label indicating alcohol, an adult signature on delivery, sales only for personal use, and that both the origin and destination state permit direct shipment including the District of Columbia.
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- Craft distilleries: Small, independently owned producers that make no more than 250,000 gallons a year could sell directly to out-of-state customers, expanding market access.
- Consumers: Individuals could receive bottles at home if they verify their age and sign for an adult delivery.
- States and enforcers: State attorneys general can sue under the Webb-Kenyon Act if the five conditions are not met, so enforcement depends on state permissions and actions.
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Direct shipping rules for craft distilleries
If enacted, craft distillery owners would be able to ship distilled spirits directly from the State where the buyer purchased them to another State or the District of Columbia when specific rules are met. The bill would define a "craft distillery" as a producer that makes 250,000 gallons or less per year and is independently owned. Shipments would require buyer age verification (ID at purchase or an age affirmation for online/phone orders), a box marked as alcohol, and an adult signature on delivery. Shipments must be for personal use, and both the State of origin and the destination State must allow direct shipments. If any rule is broken, a State attorney general could bring a civil action under the Webb-Kenyon Act.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
VA • D
Sponsored 7/16/2026
Roll Call Votes
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