HB4589 Summary

• Requires retail liquor licensees to maintain and display a schedule of drink prices that remain constant throughout each business day, with separate schedules for each establishment if a hotel operates multiple bars.

• Permits happy hours and drink discounts only during specified time periods: maximum 4 hours per day and 15 hours per week, with discounts prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and closing; requires 7 days' advance notice of discounts posted on premises or website.

• Adds daily drink specials as a permitted promotional activity and allows party packages in dedicated event spaces limited to 3 hours with identified attendees wearing wristbands or similar markers.

• Expands home brewing exemptions to allow persons 21 and older to make up to 100-200 gallons annually without a license, and permits homebrewed beverages to be exhibited, demonstrated, and tasted at public events with potential admission charges (but not at private residences).

• Allows homebrew supply retailers to offer tastings of homemade beverages at their location without requiring a liquor license, provided they maintain required liability insurance coverage.