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IN SB0179

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Alting

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "entertainment" under Indiana alcohol law to include meals, beverages, and ground transportation provided in connection with sporting events or live performances, effective July 1, 2019

  • Replaces location-specific seating requirements for "entertainment complex" designation with a uniform 800-seat minimum for venues hosting musical, theatrical, or other entertainment statewide

  • Creates an alternative qualification pathway for nonprofit performing arts venues within 1 mile of downtown Indianapolis that have at least 200 seats and primarily host professional musical or theatrical performances

  • Eliminates previous distinctions that required 2,000 seats for consolidated city venues in historic facilities and 12,000 seats for venues in other counties

Legislative Description

Alcohol regulation. Amends the definition of "entertainment" for purposes of alcohol regulation to include meals, beverages, and ground transportation provided in connection with entertainment. Amends the definition of "entertainment complex" to apply to: (1) all municipalities and facilities that have permanent seating for at least 800 individuals; and (2) certain facilities with seating for 200 individuals located within a mile of the center of Indianapolis.

Last Action

Public Law 216

5/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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