All Roll Calls
Yes: 161 • No: 4
PennsylvaniaSB 12182025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for Philadelphia 250 permi . . .ts and further providing for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.
Sponsored By: Joe Picozzi (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Hospitality nonprofits gain alcohol auction access
Qualifying hospitality nonprofits recognized under tax code section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) can apply for wine and spirits auction permits. They must connect and advance the hospitality industry through community involvement, education programs, and career development. Permits cost $30 per day and cover no more than four days per calendar year.
Historic distilleries gain fee-free license exchanges
Distilleries established before January 1, 1885, can qualify for a historical-significance license. The law removes the prior 20,000-gallon annual production limit. Current distillery license holders can exchange their licenses at no fee after surrendering the old licenses for cancellation. The historical-significance license carries the same rights as a distillery license.
Larger ready-to-drink cocktails for sellers
Pennsylvania raises the maximum container size for qualifying ready-to-drink cocktails from 16 ounces to 475 milliliters. This gives sellers and customers another container-size option.
Philadelphia venues gain hours for $500
The Philadelphia 250 permit gives qualifying licensees two extra daily hours for on-site service from June 11 through July 20, 2026. Eligible license types include restaurants, hotels, retail dispensers, breweries, distilleries, limited distilleries, and limited wineries. Applicants must apply at least 30 days ahead and pay $500 into The State Stores Fund. They must verify completion of city-provided nighttime-safety training for patrons and employees. Applicants must post notice outside; the Liquor Control Board must post application details and training and notice confirmations online. The board must deny permits following a city protest or a pending licensing objection. Specified suspensions, pending suspensions, and conditional licensing agreements also bar approval. Approved permits must be displayed publicly and expire July 20, 2026. The board can revoke them for abuse or operating beyond their scope; off-site sales rights and hours remain unchanged.
Venue permit limits include soccer exception
The law sets a general six-day limit for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees. For permits issued in 2026, Philadelphia public venue licensees have an exception for the international soccer tournament. Those tournament permits can last up to 50 days.
Venues gain keg cocktails with safeguards
Public venue licensees can prepare, store, dispense, and sell premixed keg cocktails for drinking only on their licensed premises. Cocktails must be made there by mixing liquor and a nonalcoholic base in sealed kegs or similar gas-driven containers. Licensees must follow the container manufacturer's storage time limit and board-approved cleaning methods and schedules. They must keep records showing compliance and lawful alcohol purchases. Enforcement officials can cite harmful contamination, including fruit flies, sediment, or bacteria; existing bans on adulterating liquor remain.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joe Picozzi
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jarrett Coleman
Republican • Senate
Judy Ward
Republican • Senate
Lisa M. Boscola
Democratic • Senate
Vincent J. Hughes
Democratic • Senate
Wayne Langerholc Jr.
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 3/23/2026
25 1
Yes: 25 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/18/2026
Senate Bill 1218 PN1510, Final Passage
Yes: 49 • No: 1
committee vote • 3/18/2026
22 0
Yes: 22 • No: 0
committee vote • 3/17/2026
17 0
Yes: 17 • No: 0
committee vote • 3/17/2026
17 0
Yes: 17 • No: 0
committee vote • 3/16/2026
11 0
Yes: 11 • No: 0
committee vote • 3/16/2026
11 0
Yes: 11 • No: 0
committee vote • 3/16/2026
9 2
Yes: 9 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Act No. 8 of 2026
3/27/2026GovernorApproved by the Governor
3/27/2026GovernorPresented to the Governor
3/27/2026HouseSigned in Senate
3/27/2026HouseSigned in House
3/25/2026HouseThird consideration and final passage (176-23)
3/25/2026HouseRe-reported as committed
3/25/2026HouseRe-referred to Appropriations
3/24/2026HouseSecond consideration
3/24/2026HouseRemoved from table
3/23/2026HouseLaid on the table
3/23/2026HouseFirst consideration
3/23/2026HouseReported as committed
3/23/2026HouseReferred to Liquor Control
3/18/2026HouseThird consideration and final passage (49-1)
3/18/2026SenateRe-reported as committed
3/18/2026SenateRe-referred to Appropriations
3/18/2026SenateRe-reported as amended
3/17/2026SenateRe-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
3/17/2026SenateSecond consideration
3/17/2026SenateFirst consideration
3/16/2026SenateReported as amended
3/16/2026SenateReferred to Law & Justice
3/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
PN 1510
3/17/2026
PN 1505
3/16/2026
PN 1503
3/13/2026
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