AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DISTILLATION OF LIMITED QUANTITIES OF SPIRITS FOR PERSONAL USE.
This bill allows individuals to distill up to five gallons of spirits annually without needing a special permit, provided the alcohol does not exceed 180 proof and is used only for personal consumption, family use, or guests. It directly affects residents who wish to produce small quantities of homemade spirits for non-commercial purposes. Key provisions include strict limits on volume (5 gallons), alcohol strength (max 180 proof), and usage (personal/family/guest only). The bill does not permit commercial sales or production beyond these specified limits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON General Law
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Chafee
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Jan Hochadel
DDemocratic/Working Families
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