LIQUOR-DISTILLERIES
Sponsored By: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a distillery shipper's license, a class 3 craft distiller license, and a spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to retail licensees, class 3 brewers, and class 3 craft distillers as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a distillery shipper's license shall allow a person with an Illinois distiller license, a craft distiller license, a class 1 craft distiller license, a class 2 craft distiller license, or a class 3 craft distiller license or who is licensed to make spirits under the laws of another state to ship spirits directly to a resident of this State who is 21 years of age or older for that resident's personal use and not for resale. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; in the case of a class 3 craft distiller, to transfer only spirits the class 3 craft distiller manufactures from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license; and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption, but not for resale in any form and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Sets forth provisions concerning licensure application; fees; recordkeeping; and shipping and delivery of spirits. Preempts home rule powers. Makes conforming and other changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Jeff Keicher
Republican • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Joe C. Sosnowski
Republican • House
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Kevin Schmidt
Republican • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Matt Hanson
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Maurice A. West, II
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Robyn Gabel
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
3/27/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
3/19/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
3/17/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/17/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
3/17/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
3/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
3/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
3/12/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
3/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
3/10/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
2/27/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025House
Bill Text
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