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PA HB2147

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hohenstein

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code to change the eligibility date for "distillery of historical significance" licenses from distilleries established before January 1, 1875 to those established before January 1, 1885

  • Removes the 20,000 gallon per year production cap previously imposed on distilleries of historical significance

  • Allows holders of standard distillery licenses to exchange them for distillery of historical significance licenses at no fee, provided they meet the establishment date requirement and surrender their original license

  • Grants distillery of historical significance license holders the same rights as standard distillery license holders

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.

Last Action

Referred to Liquor Control

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Liquor Control1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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