Loading chat...

VT S0279

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kesha Ram Hinsdale

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed malt beverage manufacturers may distribute their products directly to holders of first- or second-class licenses, bypassing traditional distribution channels

  • Annual cap of 5,000 barrels limits the total amount a manufacturer can distribute directly to licensees per year

  • Caterer's license definition is amended to allow serving alcoholic beverages at any event, removing the previous restriction that prohibited catering at locations already holding first-, first- and third-, or second-class licenses

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages by licensed manufacturers

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available