HB 1173 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, further providing for enforcement.

HB 1173 amends Pennsylvania's Liquor Code to allow individuals aged 18-20 who are enforcement bureau employees, interns, or officers to purchase, possess, or transport alcohol while performing official duties under specific conditions. It requires these individuals to complete bureau-approved training, work under adult supervision, and prohibits them from consuming alcohol. The bill also mandates that compliance checks at liquor stores include written notifications for businesses found compliant or noncompliant, and requires the Pennsylvania State Police to submit annual reports on check results to legislative committees. These provisions expire five years after the bill takes effect.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
Floor votes · House May 13, 2025

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
May 13, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 13, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
May 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Liquor Control
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors