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PA SB1218
Bill
Status
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Picozzi
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AI Summary
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Changes the maximum container size for ready-to-drink cocktails from sixteen ounces to 475 milliliters, with alcohol content between 0.5% and 12.5% by volume
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Creates "Philadelphia 250 permits" allowing restaurants, hotels, breweries, distilleries, and wineries in Philadelphia to extend operating hours by two hours daily from June 11 through July 20, 2026, for a $500 application fee; applicants must complete nighttime safety training
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Expands wine and spirits auction permits to include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations focused on advancing the hospitality industry through community involvement and career development
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Authorizes public venue licensees to sell "ready-to-draft pre-mixed keg cocktails" using gas-driven dispensing systems for on-premises consumption at athletic events, performing arts events, and other entertainment venues
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Extends special sporting event permit validity for Philadelphia public venue licensees from 6 days to 50 days for the 2026 international soccer tournament, and expands distillery of historical significance licenses to those established before January 1, 1885 (changed from 1875) while removing the 20,000-gallon annual production limit
Legislative Description
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, further providing for wine and spirits auction permits, providing for Philadelphia 250 permits and further providing for public venue license, for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees and for unlawful acts relative to liquor, alcohol and liquor licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.
Last Action
First consideration
3/16/2026