SB 12182025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1218
An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and malt and brewed beverages, providing for Philadelphia 250 permits and further providing for special sporting event permits for public venue licensees; and, in distilleries, wineries, bonded warehouses, bailees for hire and transporters for hire, further providing for limited distilleries and distilleries.
Enacted Last action March 27, 2026: Act No. 8 of 2026
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 2
- Prime sponsor
- Joe Picozzi
- Cosponsors (1)
- Vincent Hughes
Status
Enacted as of March 27, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 10
March 25, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed176–23
yes (176) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Alec Ryncavage, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Barbara Gleim, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Munroe, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bridget Kosierowski, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Dane Watro, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jack Rader, Jacklyn Rusnock, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jason Ortitay, Jeanne Mcneill, Jeff Olsommer, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph D'Orsie, Joseph Hohenstein, Josh Bashline, Justin Fleming, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Keith Greiner, Keith Harris, Kristin Marcell, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Leslie Rossi, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry A. Stambaugh, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, R. Lee James, Regina G. Young, Rich Irvin, Rick Krajewski, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Ryan Warner, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steven Malagari, Steven Mentzer, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Davis, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
no (23) Ben Waxman, Bryan Cutler, Charity Krupa, Dan Moul, Greg Vitali, Jacob Banta, Jim Rigby, John Lawrence, Joshua Kail, Kathy Rapp, Kerry Benninghoff, Mark Gillen, Martin Causer, Marylouise Isaacson, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Parke Wentling, Robert Freeman, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Scott Barger, Steve Samuelson, Thomas Kutz
other (1) Martina White
March 25, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed37–0
yes (37) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Ann Flood, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Gina Curry, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Joshua Kail, Justin Fleming, Kristin Marcell, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Thomas Kutz, Tim Brennan, Zachary Mako
March 23, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Liquor Control): Report Bill As CommittedPassed25–1
yes (25) Abby Major, Abigail Salisbury, Amen Brown, Brian Smith, Dan Goughnour, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Jessica Benham, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Mcandrew, Jonathan Fritz, Jose Giral, Lindsay Powell, Malcolm Kenyatta, Manuel Guzman, Marci Mustello, Melissa Shusterman, Mike Armanini, Mindy Fee, Natalie Mihalek, Robert Leadbeter, Steven Malagari, Thomas Mehaffie, Valerie Gaydos
no (1) Marylouise Isaacson
March 18, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed49–1
yes (49) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (1) Doug Mastriano
March 18, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
March 17, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as AmendedPassed17–0
yes (17) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
March 17, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Adopt Amendment A02646Passed17–0
yes (17) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, David Argall, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Maria Collett, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
March 16, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Adopt Amendment A02620Passed11–0
yes (11) Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
March 16, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Adopt Amendment A02628Passed9–2
yes (9) Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
no (2) Dawn Keefer, Marty Flynn
March 16, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Law & Justice): Reported as AmendedPassed11–0
yes (11) Christine Tartaglione, Daniel Laughlin, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Joe Picozzi, Kim Ward, Lisa Boscola, Marty Flynn, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana
Timeline 23
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | House | Act No. 8 of 2026 |
| March 27, 2026 | House | Approved by the Governor |
| March 27, 2026 | House | Presented to the Governor |
| March 25, 2026 | House | Signed in House |
| March 27, 2026 | House | Signed in Senate |
| March 25, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| March 25, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| March 24, 2026 | House | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 24, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| March 23, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| March 23, 2026 | House | Reported as committed |
| March 18, 2026 | House | Referred to Liquor Control |
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| March 18, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as amended |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Rules & Executive Nominations |
| March 17, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| March 16, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| March 16, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| March 13, 2026 | Senate | Referred to Law & Justice |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.