Alcoholic Beverages - As enacted, adds the bottling of distilled spirits to the definition of "manufacture" for purposes of licensing and regulation of the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. - Amends TCA Title 57, Chapter 3.

HB 1803 amends Tennessee law to include "bottling distilled spirits" within the legal definition of "manufacture" for alcohol licensing purposes. This change directly affects businesses that bottle distilled spirits (like whiskey or vodka), requiring them to obtain a manufacturer's license instead of a separate bottling permit. The bill updates Tennessee Code §57-3-101 to explicitly list bottling as a manufacturing activity under the same regulatory framework as distilling, brewing, and winemaking. This creates a more consistent licensing structure for all alcohol production and handling operations within the state. The bill is currently pending in committee review as of February 2026.