HB2859 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LIQUOR-DELIVERY TO RETAILER
Last Action

3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that a distributor of wine or spirits shall deliver to any retailer within any geographic area in which that distributor has been granted by a wholesaler the right to sell its trademark, brand, or name at least once every 2 weeks if the retailer agrees to purchase at least $200 of wine or spirits from the distributor every 2 weeks. Removes language setting forth a $50 minimum purchase of wine or spirits for a retailer located in a county with a population of less than 3,000,000 that is not adjacent to a county with a population of at least 3,000,000 inhabitants. Makes a conforming change.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
3/26/2026HouseTo Liquor Subcommittee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee