# Pennsylvania SB 1218: 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.

Pennsylvania SB 1218, 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., is a 2025-2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Joe Picozzi (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-03-27 (Act No. 8 of 2026) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Pennsylvania SB 1218
- State: Pennsylvania
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: 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.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-03-13
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Act No. 8 of 2026
- Sponsor: Joe Picozzi (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 8 (161 yes, 4 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 6

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Hospitality nonprofits gain alcohol auction access: benefit, low. 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 c…
- Historic distilleries gain fee-free license exchanges: benefit, low. 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 his…
- Larger ready-to-drink cocktails for sellers: benefit, low. 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: mixed, low. 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 l…
- Venue permit limits include soccer exception: mixed, low. 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: mixed, low. 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'…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Joe Picozzi (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Judy Ward (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lisa M. Boscola (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Wayne Langerholc Jr. (Republican), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-23 | committee | 25 1 | pass | 25 | 1 |   |
| 2026-03-18 | Senate | Senate Bill 1218 PN1510, Final Passage | pass | 49 | 1 |   |
| 2026-03-18 | committee | 22 0 | pass | 22 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-17 | committee | 17 0 | pass | 17 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-17 | committee | 17 0 | pass | 17 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-16 | committee | 11 0 | pass | 11 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-16 | committee | 11 0 | pass | 11 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-16 | committee | 9 2 | pass | 9 | 2 |   |

## Actions (23)

- 2026-03-27: Act No. 8 of 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-27: Approved by the Governor (Governor)
- 2026-03-27: Presented to the Governor (House)
- 2026-03-27: Signed in Senate (House)
- 2026-03-25: Signed in House (House)
- 2026-03-25: Third consideration and final passage (176-23) (House)
- 2026-03-25: Re-reported as committed (House)
- 2026-03-24: Re-referred to Appropriations (House)
- 2026-03-24: Second consideration (House)
- 2026-03-23: Removed from table (House)
- 2026-03-23: Laid on the table (House)
- 2026-03-23: First consideration (House)
- 2026-03-23: Reported as committed (House)
- 2026-03-18: Referred to Liquor Control (House)
- 2026-03-18: Third consideration and final passage (49-1) (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Re-reported as committed (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Re-referred to Appropriations (Senate)
- 2026-03-17: Re-reported as amended (Senate)
- 2026-03-17: Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations (Senate)
- 2026-03-17: Second consideration (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: First consideration (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Reported as amended (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Referred to Law & Justice (Senate)

## Bill text

- PN 1510, 2026-03-17: [HTML](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510)
- PN 1505, 2026-03-16: [HTML](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505)
- PN 1503, 2026-03-13: [HTML](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503), [PDF](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503)

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## Sources
- [PN 1510 (HTML)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510)
- [PN 1510 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510)
- [PN 1510 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1510)
- [PN 1505 (HTML)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505)
- [PN 1505 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505)
- [PN 1505 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1505)
- [PN 1503 (HTML)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/HTM/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503)
- [PN 1503 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/DOC/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503)
- [PN 1503 (PDF)](https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1218/PN1503)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/PA-SB1218-2025-2026 (as of 2026-10-19).