enabling the use of self-pour automated systems by liquor commission licensees.
SB 79 allows businesses with liquor licenses (such as bars and restaurants) to use self-pour automated systems, where customers pour their own drinks from dispensers. The bill amends licensing rules to permit these systems under the Liquor Commission's oversight, replacing previous restrictions. It becomes effective September 13, 2025, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025. This directly affects licensed establishments seeking to offer self-pour options to patrons.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jul 2025
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Signed Jul 22, 2025
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Total actions
16
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jul 22, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0223; Effective 09/13/2025
upper
Jul 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
upper
Jul 1, 2025
Introduced
Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 3
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/27/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 27 P. 6
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Work Session: 05/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 11 P. 110
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0727s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment # 2025-0727s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0727s, 03/13/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 12
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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