18 YEAR-OLDS DELIVERING & STOCKING LIQUOR
HB 443 would allow 18-year-olds to deliver and stock packaged alcoholic beverages (like bottles and cans) for licensed businesses, removing a previous requirement that they hold a commercial driver's license. This specifically affects young workers in alcohol delivery and stocking roles at licensed retailers, restaurants, or distributors. The bill amends existing rules to permit these tasks only when handling sealed, unbroken packages - excluding sampling or serving alcohol. It does not change age restrictions for serving alcohol or for minors in licensed premises. The bill was approved by committees but postponed indefinitely in June 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
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4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee & House Judiciary Committee
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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