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IN HB1079

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ethan Manning

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a direct beer seller's permit allowing brewers producing 90,000 barrels or less annually to ship up to 30,000 barrels directly to consumers, with a $150 annual permit fee and limit of 27 gallons per consumer per year

  • Establishes third party delivery service permits ($50,000 initial fee, $5,000 biennial renewal) and delivery driver permits ($100 fee, 3-year term) enabling retailers, dealers, and craft manufacturers to use services like DoorDash to deliver alcohol to customers' homes or offices

  • Allows liquor retailers and catering halls to purchase alcoholic beverages from package liquor stores, beer wholesalers to extend credit to retailers, and wine wholesalers to offer "channel pricing" for on-premises consumption sales

  • Authorizes retailers to operate points-based rewards programs offering discounts on alcoholic beverages and permits the commission to issue beer and wine dealer permits not subject to existing quotas ($50,000 initial fee)

  • Prohibits distribution or sale of low THC hemp extract to persons under 21 years of age, with graduated civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 and potential retail merchant certificate suspension or revocation for repeat violations

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverages and THC hemp extract.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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