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Passed House
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Last action · March 31, 2025
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 130)

Introduced February 18, 2025

House
Signed By Governor
2025 Regular Session

HB618

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AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages.

Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 243 to allow a licensee to purchase alcohol directly from retailers only to be sold by the drink for consumption on the licensed premises or off-premises pursuant to KRS 243.081; amend KRS 244.590 to remove language relating to draught-line cleaning.

Distilled SpiritsLicensingMalt BeveragesWines and WineriesAlcoholic Beverages
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This bill changes Kentucky's alcohol licensing rules to allow certain license holders to buy alcohol directly from retailers, but only if it will be served by the drink on-site or sold for off-premises consumption under existing state law. It also removes language from state law related to draught-line cleaning requirements. Who it may affect: businesses licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, such as bars and restaurants.

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Legislative History

Mar 31, 2025 · House
Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 130)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Delivered To Governor (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Enrolled, Signed By President Of The Senate
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Enrolled, Signed By Speaker Of The House
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Passed 76-14
Yea: 76
Nay: 14
Absent: 10
Mar 28, 2025 · House
House Concurred In Senate Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In Senate Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
To Rules (H)
Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 34-3 With Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 34
Nay: 3
Absent: 1
Mar 6, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 80-13 With Committee Substitute (1) And Committee Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 80
Nay: 13
Absent: 7

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Matthew Koch

Representative · House District 072

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Matthew.Koch@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (1)

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Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

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daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
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