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SB1766 - 104th General Assembly

HEMP BEVERAGE COMMISSION
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
235 ILCS 5/8-1
235 ILCS 5/8-2from Ch. 43, par. 159
235 ILCS 5/8-4from Ch. 43, par. 163
235 ILCS 5/8-5from Ch. 43, par. 163a
235 ILCS 5/8-6from Ch. 43, par. 163b
235 ILCS 5/8-7from Ch. 43, par. 163c
235 ILCS 5/8-9from Ch. 43, par. 163e
235 ILCS 5/8-10from Ch. 43, par. 164
235 ILCS 5/8-11from Ch. 43, par. 164 1/2
235 ILCS 5/8-12from Ch. 43, par. 164 3/4
235 ILCS 5/8-14from Ch. 43, par. 165a
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII heading new
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 1 heading new
235 ILCS 5/13-101 new
235 ILCS 5/13-105 new
235 ILCS 5/13-1010 new
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 2 heading new
235 ILCS 5/13-201 new
235 ILCS 5/13-202 new
235 ILCS 5/13-203 new
235 ILCS 5/13-204 new
235 ILCS 5/13-205 new
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 3 heading new
235 ILCS 5/13-301 new
235 ILCS 5/13-302 new
235 ILCS 5/13-303 new
235 ILCS 5/13-304 new
235 ILCS 5/13-305 new
235 ILCS 5/13-306 new
235 ILCS 5/13-307 new
235 ILCS 5/13-308 new
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 4 heading new
235 ILCS 5/13-401 new
235 ILCS 5/13-402 new
235 ILCS 5/Art. XIII Pt. 5 heading new
235 ILCS 5/13-501 new
235 ILCS 5/13-502 new
235 ILCS 5/13-503 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Sets forth a tax upon the privilege of engaging in business as a hemp beverage manufacturer or as a hemp beverage importing distributor. Adds hemp beverages and hemp beverage manufacturers, hemp beverage distributors, hemp beverage importing distributors, and hemp beverage retailers to provisions concerning the taxation of alcoholic liquor. Creates the Hemp Beverage Commission as part of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hemp Beverage Commission. Establishes hemp beverage distributor registrations, hemp beverage importing distributor registrations, hemp beverage manufacturer registrations, hemp beverage non-resident dealer registrations, and hemp beverage retailer registrations. Sets forth provisions concerning fees for registration; registration issuance; and discipline of a registrant. Prohibits happy hours in connection with hemp beverages, the delivery of a hemp beverage in combination with an alcoholic beverage, the distribution or sale of intermediate hemp products to a person or entity that is not a hemp beverage manufacturer, and certain other practices. Provides that no hemp beverage may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under the age of 21. Provides that hemp beverages shall not contain a total THC concentration of greater than 10 milligrams in a container not less than 7.5 ounces and 60 milligrams of THC per package for products sold in multiple servings or units. Sets forth provisions concerning hemp beverage manufacturing, labeling, testing, and advertising. Specifies provisions of the Act that apply to hemp beverages and registrants. Preempts home rule authority to regulate hemp beverages and registrants under the Act. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
2/05/2025 Senate First Reading
2/05/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/18/2025 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/19/2025 Senate To Liquor
3/21/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments