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ID S1258

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Idaho State Police director to issue retail liquor by the drink licenses to owners, operators, or lessees of bona fide distilleries located on at least 5 acres of agricultural zoned property in unincorporated areas of Idaho

  • Limits distillery license holders to selling only liquor from brands explicitly owned by the distillery, with license fees matching those for golf courses under Section 23-904

  • Exempts distillery officers, agents, and employees from the prohibition on holding retail liquor licenses that applies to other liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and jobbers

  • Removes the requirement for distilleries to serve food cooked on-site to hold interest in licensed premises, unlike other liquor manufacturers

  • Allows persons under 21 to enter licensed distillery premises that sell only distillery-owned brands, and declares an emergency effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to authorize liquor licensure for a distillery in certain instances.

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Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to State Affairs

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/25/2026
State Affairs2/6/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/5/2026

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