HB 2212 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for unlawful acts relative to liquor, malt and brewed beverages and licensees.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to prohibit liquor license holders from displaying alcoholic beverages next to nonalcoholic drinks that share similar brand names, logos, or packaging. To prevent consumer confusion, the law requires businesses to post clear and distinct signage identifying which products are alcoholic and which are not. The measure directly affects all individuals licensed to sell alcohol in the state by establishing this specific display restriction. It also defines "nonalcoholic beverages" as any product marketed or sold as anything other than an alcoholic beverage. The changes are set to take effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 4, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Liquor Control
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors