SB520 Summary

• Adds "knowingly" requirement to prohibition on receiving, possessing, or selling alcoholic beverages except as authorized, establishing an intent element for this violation.

• Permits delivery of up to 6 bottles or cans of beer in original packaging to one person at one time in a reusable container (bucket or insulated cooler) for on-premises consumption.

• Establishes self-pour service regulations for beer and wine from automated devices, requiring RFID devices or mobile applications with fixed volume limits (32 ounces beer, 10 ounces wine per patron per day) and mandatory video monitoring with 60-day recording retention.

• Creates exceptions allowing mixed beverage and beer and wine licensees to permit patrons to leave with open containers of beer or wine only during scheduled home football games at higher education institutions within 2,000 feet, municipally sanctioned events, or on connected property with prior municipal approval.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2025.