IL HB4745

Amends Section 6-16 of the Liquor Control Act to expand the definition of property that parents or guardians cannot knowingly permit minors to use for alcohol consumption to include vehicles, conveyances, and watercraft under their control.

Establishes penalties for parents or guardians who knowingly permit minors to consume alcohol on their property or in their vehicles, with Class A misdemeanor charges and minimum $500 fines, and Class 4 felony charges if the violation results in great bodily harm or death.

Creates a legal inference that in rental properties with owners and tenants, the trier of fact may infer the property is occupied only by the tenant or lessee for purposes of determining liability.

Prohibits express companies, common carriers, and contract carriers from delivering alcoholic liquor to residential addresses to persons under 21 years old, requiring adult signature of someone at least 21 years of age at time of delivery, with fines of $1,001 for first offense, $5,000 for second, and $10,000 for third or subsequent violations.

Maintains existing provisions allowing minors to possess alcohol while making deliveries per parental order or employment, and preserves exemptions for religious ceremonies and services.