General Law Committee
JOINT FAVORABLE REPORT
Bill No.: SB-265
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SYSTEMS.
Vote Date: 2/16/2021
Vote Action: Joint Favorable
PH Date: 2/4/2021
File No.: 13
Disclaimer: The following JOINT FAVORABLE Report is prepared for the benefit of the
members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and
explanation and does not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber
thereof for any purpose.
SPONSORS OF BILL:
General Law
REASONS FOR BILL:
Because of current regulations that forbid the use of alcoholic self-pour service, this bill will
allow facilities with alcoholic permits to be able to serve their facilities' beer, cider, and other
alcoholic drinks 6% and under via a self-pour automated machine.
RESPONSE FROM ADMINISTRATION/AGENCY:
none
NATURE AND SOURCES OF SUPPORT:
ChilliProof submitted testimony supporting the bill. This bill is pro jobs and pro local
investment. Forty six other states allow self-pour technology. The consumer may be
controlling the pour they still have staff members available for over-pour monitoring and
checking on consumption. Self-pour benefits by bolstering our state's economic
competitiveness, empowers and protects consumers and invests in our communities and
their future.
NATURE AND SOURCES OF OPPOSITION:
none
Reported by: Pamela Bianca March 1, 2021
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