HB4820 Summary

• Amends Section 6-15 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to expand locations where alcoholic liquors may be sold or delivered on publicly owned property with prior authorization.

• Establishes requirements for alcoholic liquor sales at public universities and community colleges, including mandatory written policies on eligible public events versus student-related activities and consideration of factors like attendee age composition and venue controls.

• Extends alcohol sales authorization to specific facilities including fire protection districts (limited to 6 fundraising events per year, with exceptions), community college facilities, and various state buildings when proper insurance and consent requirements are met.

• Requires dram shop liability insurance at maximum coverage limits for most authorized venues to protect government entities from financial loss or harm.

• Allows beer and wine sales at state fairs, county fairs, and city fairs, and at various other specified public facilities including parks, museums, historic sites, and convention centers when approved by controlling authorities.