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SB0618Introduced in the Senate

LIQUOR-TECH

Passed

Introduced by Cristina Castro, District 22

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Creates a class 3 craft distiller license and spirits showcase permit. Provides that a class 3 craft distiller license, which may be issued to a distiller or a non-resident dealer, shall allow the manufacture of no more than 100,000 gallons of spirits per year and shall allow the sale of spirits from the class 3 craft distiller's in-state or out-of-state class 3 craft distillery premises to certain licensees as long as the class 3 craft distiller licensee meets certain requirements. Allows for the transfer of spirits manufactured by the class 3 craft distiller to a second location if certain requirements are met. Authorizes a class 3 craft distiller to self-distribute up to 5,000 gallons of its spirits subject to certain requirements and limitations. Provides that a spirits showcase permit shall allow an Illinois-licensed distributor to transfer a portion of its spirits inventory from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license from its licensed premises to the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license and to sell or offer for sale at retail, only in the premises specified in the spirits showcase permit license, the transferred or delivered spirits for on or off premises consumption and to sell to non-licensees not more than 156 fluid ounces of spirits per person. Provides that a retail licensee may use any website, mobile application, or similar platform that facilitates the sale or delivery of food, beverages, or goods and is owned or operated by the retail licensee, third-party contractor, independent contractor, or agent with whom the licensed retailer has contracted with to facilitate deliveries or sales of alcoholic liquors. Provides that, except for a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants, a home rule unit may not regulate the delivery of alcoholic liquor or require a retail licensee to obtain a separate or additional license for the delivery alcoholic liquor (instead of may not regulate the delivery of alcoholic liquor inconsistent with certain provisions). Makes other changes in provisions concerning the delivery of alcoholic liquor. Prohibits the sale of alcoholic liquor to any visibly intoxicated (instead of intoxicated) person. Provides that a law enforcement agency; the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; or a local liquor control commissioner shall, pursuant to a plan or action to investigate, patrol, or conduct any similar enforcement action, only use a person under the age of 21 years to attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages to apprehend licensees, or employees or agents of licensees, who sell alcoholic beverages to minors. Sets forth minimum standards for such investigations, including requiring the minor to display an appearance that could generally be expected of a person under 21 years of age, respond truthfully to all questions posed by the licensee, and to either carry his or her own identification or carry no identification. Makes changes in provisions concerning the delivery and carry out of mixed drinks and the renewal of a manufacturer's or importing distributor license. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 20226, except that certain provisions are effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0451

December 12, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · October 29, 2025

104

Yes

6

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

113 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Kimberly Du Buclet5Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Not Voting
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Do Pass Executive; 011-000-000

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  7. Second Reading

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  10. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  13. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 28, 2025

  15. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  16. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Cristina Castro

  17. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive

  18. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  20. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 15, 2025

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

  23. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  24. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 013-000-000

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

  28. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  29. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments

  30. Recalled to Second Reading

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Castro

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Castro

  33. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  34. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  35. 3/5 Vote Required

  36. Third Reading - Passed; 051-000-000

  37. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  38. Arrived in House

  39. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  40. First Reading

  41. Referred to Rules Committee

  42. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  43. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  45. Assigned to Executive Committee

  46. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Executive Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel

  47. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 076-038-000

  48. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  49. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000

  50. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  51. Second Reading - Short Debate

  52. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  55. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  56. 3/5 Vote Required

  57. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-006-000

  58. Passed Both Houses

  59. Sent to the Governor

  60. Governor Approved

  61. Effective Date December 12, 2025; ;Some Provisions

  62. Effective Date July 1, 2026; ;Some Provisions

  63. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0451

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