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
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
May 13, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Mike Armanini
RRepublican
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