SB0618 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

LIQUOR-TECH
Last Action
12/12/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0451
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
235 ILCS 5/1-1  from Ch. 43, par. 93.9
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
235 ILCS 5/1-1  
Adds reference to:
235 ILCS 5/1-3.17.1  from Ch. 43, par. 95.17.1
235 ILCS 5/1-3.47 new  
235 ILCS 5/1-3.48 new  
235 ILCS 5/3-12  
235 ILCS 5/5-1  from Ch. 43, par. 115
235 ILCS 5/5-3  from Ch. 43, par. 118
235 ILCS 5/6-4  from Ch. 43, par. 121
235 ILCS 5/6-40 new  
235 ILCS 5/8-2  from Ch. 43, par. 159
235 ILCS 5/5-1  from Ch. 43, par. 115
235 ILCS 5/6-16  from Ch. 43, par. 131
235 ILCS 5/6-28.8  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a class 3 craft distiller license and 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 certain licensees as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Allows for the transfer of spirits manufactured by the class 3 craft distiller to a second location if certain requirements are met. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute up to 5,000 gallons of its spirits subject to certain requirements and limitations. 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 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 and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Provides that a retail licensee may use any website, mobile application, or similar platform that facilitates the sale or delivery of food, beverages, or goods and is owned or operated by the retail licensee, third-party contractor, independent contractor, or agent with whom the licensed retailer has contracted with to facilitate deliveries or sales of alcoholic liquors. Provides that, except for a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants, a home rule unit may not regulate the delivery of alcoholic liquor or require a retail licensee to obtain a separate or additional license for the delivery alcoholic liquor (instead of may not regulate the delivery of alcoholic liquor inconsistent with certain provisions). Makes other changes in provisions concerning the delivery of alcoholic liquor. Prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor to any visibly intoxicated (instead of intoxicated) person. Provides that a law enforcement agency; the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; or a local liquor control commissioner shall, pursuant to a plan or action to investigate, patrol, or conduct any similar enforcement action, only use a person under the age of 21 years to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages to apprehend licensees, or employees or agents of licensees, who sell alcoholic beverages to minors. Sets forth minimum standards for such investigations, including requiring the minor to display an appearance that could generally be expected of a person under 21 years of age, respond truthfully to all questions posed by the licensee, and to either carry his or her own identification or carry no identification. Makes changes in provisions concerning the delivery and carry out of mixed drinks and the renewal of a manufacturer's or importing distributor license. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 20226, except that certain provisions are effective immediately.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
235 ILCS 5/6-16  
Removes provisions authorizing Illinois-licensed distributors to obtain beer showcase permits and spirits showcase permits and makes conforming changes. Removes changes to provisions concerning prohibited sales and possession of alcoholic liquor. Corrects a typographical error.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/24/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
1/24/2025SenateFirst Reading
1/24/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/12/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/19/2025SenateDo Pass Executive; 011-000-000
3/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
3/20/2025SenateSecond Reading
3/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/27/2025SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/27/2025SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
5/27/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2025
5/27/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
5/27/2025SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro
5/28/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive
6/02/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
7/02/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
10/14/2025SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025
10/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
10/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
10/15/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
10/15/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Castro
10/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
10/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
10/15/2025Senate3/5 Vote Required
10/15/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 051-000-000
10/15/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
10/16/2025HouseArrived in House
10/16/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
10/16/2025HouseFirst Reading
10/16/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
10/16/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
10/27/2025HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
10/28/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
10/28/2025HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
10/28/2025HouseMotion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
10/28/2025HouseMotion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 076-038-000
10/28/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
10/28/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000
10/28/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
10/28/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
10/28/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
10/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
10/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
10/29/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
10/29/2025House3/5 Vote Required
10/29/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-006-000
10/29/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
11/25/2025SenateSent to the Governor
12/12/2025SenateGovernor Approved
12/12/2025SenateEffective Date December 12, 2025; ;Some Provisions
12/12/2025SenateEffective Date July 1, 2026; ;Some Provisions
12/12/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0451