HB 1703: Alcoholic beverage control; tied house exceptions.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Alcoholic beverage control; tied house exceptions. Removes certain provisions of the exceptions to the tied house limitations that state a manufacturer, bottler, importer, broker, or wholesaler cannot require, by agreement or otherwise, a retailer to exclude from sale at his establishment alcoholic beverages of other manufacturers, bottlers, importers, brokers, or wholesalers in order for the exception to apply. However, the bill retains the general prohibition that no manufacturer, bottler, importer, broker, or wholesaler of alcoholic beverages shall make an agreement, or attempt to make an agreement, with a retail licensee pursuant to which any products sold by a competitor are excluded in whole or in part from the premises on which the retail licensee's business is conducted. This bill is identical to SB 834.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 19, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0126)
2. March 19, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 126 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 20, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1703)
7. February 17, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 17, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1703ER)
9. February 17, 2025Enrolled
10. February 12, 2025Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
11. February 12, 2025Read third time
12. February 11, 2025Passed by for the day

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