In the near future, I will be introducing legislation to allow online grocery businesses and delivery platforms to provide local delivery of wine and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages directly to consumers.

A growing number of Pennsylvanians are choosing to shop for groceries online, a trend driven by convenience, ease of ordering, and home delivery. Nationwide, the online grocery and delivery market has exceed $60 billion in annual sales.

However, unlike in many other states, Pennsylvania law currently prohibits the delivery of wine and RTDs through these platforms, despite increasing consumer demand.

My bill will aim to modernize our system and respond to marketplace trends, by permitting beer and wine delivery by WEP licensees and third parties who hold LCB-licensed Transporter-for-Hire permits through an on-line ordering and delivery platforms that they establish. It would also grant these rights to beer distributors and enhance the state’s online retail ordering process by offering another mechanism for local delivery from state stores.

This proposal will require alcohol server training and mandate appropriate documentation for licensed transporters. Safeguards to prevent underage access, including ID verification and delivery protocols, will be built into the system to ensure responsible implementation. A reasonable fee structure and strong enforcement mechanisms are included to ensure compliance and prevent misuse by bad actors.

Please join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation.