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PA HB380
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Abby Major
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AI Summary
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Amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code's definition of "eligible entity" to simplify and broaden which organizations qualify for special event permits to serve alcoholic beverages
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Replaces a lengthy, highly specific list of qualifying nonprofits with a streamlined definition that includes any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, along with traditional categories like churches, hospitals, volunteer fire companies, veterans' organizations, and museums
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Retains specific eligibility for entities such as third-class cities, clubs with liquor licenses in existence for 100+ years, breweries operating 100+ years, Rotary clubs, NPR member stations, and Pennsylvania Public Television Network stations
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Removes dozens of narrowly-tailored provisions that previously qualified only specific types of nonprofits based on location, purpose, or longevity requirements
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.
Last Action
Referred to Liquor Control
1/28/2025