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PA HB380

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Abby Major

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Removes dozens of narrowly-tailored provisions that previously qualified only specific types of nonprofits based on location, purpose, or longevity requirements

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions.

Last Action

Referred to Liquor Control

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Liquor Control1/28/2025

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