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IL SB0070

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cristina Castro

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows alcoholic beverage manufacturers to offer coupons to consumers redeemable at retailers without violating the Liquor Control Act, provided they meet 15 specific conditions including not making alcohol free, requiring age verification, and not identifying specific retailer names on coupons

  • Prohibits manufacturers from offering paper coupons that require physical presentation at purchase starting January 1, 2024; only digital, electronic, or mobile application coupons permitted after that date

  • Permits coupons to be used in retailer loyalty programs, to bundle alcoholic and non-alcoholic products, and to offer "buy one, get discount on another" promotions for products from the same manufacturer

  • Requires manufacturers to post consumer promotion details on the Illinois Liquor Control Commission website 30 days before the promotion begins, including product names, sizes, rebate amounts, and promotion dates

  • Mandates licensees maintain itemized records of all coupon reimbursements for at least 3 years and makes them available for State Commission investigation upon reasonable notice

Legislative Description

LIQUOR-COUPONS & PROMOTIONS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/10/2023
Liquor3/9/2023
Executive1/31/2023
Assignments1/20/2023

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