An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited wineries.
HB 1071 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to allow limited winery license holders to partner with BYOB restaurants for off-premises wine service under a new permit program. It directly affects licensed wineries and BYOB restaurants (establishments with health permits that allow patrons to bring their own alcohol). Key provisions require wineries to pay a $500 initial fee and $500 annual renewal fee per permit, provide 14 days' notice to police and the Liquor Control Board, operate between noon and 9 PM, and ensure servers are certified. The bill defines "BYOB restaurant" as a dining establishment with a valid health permit that permits patrons aged 21+ to bring alcohol for on-premises consumption. This creates a structured framework for wineries to expand sales at partner venues while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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Referred to Liquor Control
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Conklin
DDemocratic
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