CT HB06854

Updates the definition of "case price" for alcoholic liquor to include additional bottle sizes ranging from 50 milliliters to 3,750 milliliters, with the Commissioner limited to authorizing fewer quantities no more than eight times per calendar year for any one person or entity

Creates a new daily in-state transporter permit at $150 per day per boat or vehicle, capped at eight permits per backer annually, with an option to convert to an annual permit ($1,250 for first vehicle plus $200 for each additional)

Expands restaurant permits for catering establishments to include "qualified managed residential communities" (senior living facilities with dining services), allowing them to serve alcohol at daily meals to residents, guests, and employees

Allows concession permits at fair grounds, ball parks, and sports arenas to sell canned spirits-based beverages up to 6% alcohol by volume, in addition to beer and wine

Requires completion of a liquor education program addressing sales to minors, overservice prevention, and promotion restrictions for new permit applicants, backers, and permittees starting January 1, 2026, with the requirement waivable at the department's discretion