Illinois · Senate Bill 70 · 103rd General Assembly

LIQUOR-COUPONS & PROMOTIONS

SB 70 Sponsored by Cristina Castro Died in committee

  1. Introduced Jan 20, 2023
  2. In committee Jan 20, 2023
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the act by a manufacturer of directly or indirectly offering or providing coupons to consumers that are redeemable at or through a retailer or third-party agent does not constitute a violation under the Act if certain conditions are met. Provides that a coupon may require the purchase of one alcoholic liquor product to obtain a full or partial discount on a…

Read the full title (182 words)

Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the act by a manufacturer of directly or indirectly offering or providing coupons to consumers that are redeemable at or through a retailer or third-party agent does not constitute a violation under the Act if certain conditions are met. Provides that a coupon may require the purchase of one alcoholic liquor product to obtain a full or partial discount on a separate alcoholic liquor product; may be offered as part of a retailer loyalty program or awards program; may include nonalcoholic products; and may be offered by a manufacturer to a consumer for a discount on a purchase from a licensed on-premise or off-premise retailer. Provides that on and after January 1, 2024, manufacturers shall not offer paper coupons that require a consumer to present the paper coupon to the retailer at the time of purchase to obtain the discount. Contains provisions concerning definitions; consumer promotions; notice of consumer promotions to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; recordkeeping; State Commission enforcement of policies, rules, or statements of general applicability; and other provisions. Effective immediately.

Every action

8 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  6. CommitteeTo Subcommittee on Liquor · Senate Liquor
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateSession Sine Die

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

All 1 cosponsor

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.