SB 12482025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 1248
An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In committee Last action July 12, 2026: Referred to Liquor Control
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 6
- Prime sponsor
- Camera Bartolotta
- Cosponsors (5)
- Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Lindsey Williams, Michele Brooks, Steven Santarsiero
Status
In committee as of July 12, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
July 12, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed43–7
yes (43) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, 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, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
no (7) Chris Gebhard, Daniel Laughlin, Jarrett Coleman, Katie Muth, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick
June 30, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Reported as CommittedPassed10–1
yes (10) Anthony Williams, Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
no (1) Katie Muth
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | House | Referred to Liquor Control |
| July 12, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| July 11, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 30, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 30, 2026 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| March 30, 2026 | Senate | Referred to State Government |
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.