An Act to allow non-profits to purchase alcohol from retail package stores for charitable events
This bill (HD 2004) allows non-profit organizations and charities to purchase limited quantities of alcohol directly from retail package stores for fundraising events. It amends existing liquor laws to create an exception for these groups, requiring them to first obtain approval from their local licensing authority. The approval process ensures local oversight while enabling non-profits to serve alcohol at events like galas or dinners to raise funds. The change specifically applies only to charitable fundraising, not general alcohol sales.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jul 17, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
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