Summary
Existing law, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, which is administered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, regulates the application, issuance, and suspension of alcoholic beverage licenses.
Existing law, until December 31, 2026, authorizes the holder of an on-sale license for a bona fide public eating place that has off-sale privileges, or a licensed beer manufacturer, licensed wine manufacturer, or licensed craft distiller that operates a bona fide public eating place at its premises of production, to sell distilled spirits in manufacturer-prepackaged containers and alcoholic beverages other than beer that are not in manufacturer-prepackaged containers for off-sale consumption if specified conditions are met.
This bill would reenact the above stated provisions relating to additional off-sale rights and privileges and would extend those provisions until December 31, 2031.
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Feb 20, 2026
Read first time. To print.
HouseFeb 21, 2026
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
HouseMar 16, 2026
Referred to Com. on G.O.
HouseMar 16, 2026
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.
HouseMar 17, 2026
Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
House