Senate Bill 850 proposes significant changes to the regulations surrounding no-sale event venue permits issued by the Division of Alcohol Beverages in the Department of Revenue. The bill allows permit holders to rent properties for up to 36 events per year, with each event lasting no longer than 36 hours. This is a notable increase from the current limit of six events per year. Additionally, the bill expands the types of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed at these events to include distilled spirits, alongside beer and wine. It also clarifies that a licensed bartender or an individual with an operator's permit can serve alcohol at these events.

The bill includes several amendments and repeals to existing statutes. Specifically, it deletes references to "fermented malt beverages and wine" and replaces them with the broader term "alcohol beverages" in multiple sections. It also repeals certain provisions that previously limited the number of events and the types of beverages allowed. Furthermore, it establishes that the classification of an event venue as a public place for alcohol consumption does not affect its designation as a public or private place under other laws. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.