HB 187 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DIRECT PURCHASING AND SHIPMENT OF WINE.
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Summary
Like House Bill 187, this substitute permits wine producers holding a valid license within this State or another state to obtain a license and ship wine directly to Delaware consumers, so long as it is done through a common carrier permit. This substitute act adjusts the language in this act to be consistent with the Liquor Control Act (LCA). Language regarding common carrier licenses has been moved to Chapter 5 of Title 4. It adds a definition for "common carrier" and requires age verification training for common carrier employees and independent contractors, with training to be approved by the Commissioner. This substitute also extends the effective date of the Act to 365 days after enactment into law and requires the Commissioner to study the impact of this Act on wine retailers and submit the results of such study to the Governor and the General Assembly by June 1, 2028. This substitute also adds a sunset provision of 5 years to the Act, unless otherwise provided by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.
Sponsors (15)
- Michael F. Smith Republican · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Ronald E. Gray Republican · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Daniel B. Short Republican · primary
- Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
Action history (8)
- Jun 27, 2025 was introduced and adopted in lieu of HB 187 · lower
- Jun 30, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HS 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · lower
- Jun 30, 2025 Amendment HA 1 to HS 2 - Stricken in House · lower
- Jun 30, 2025 Amendment HA 2 to HS 2 - Passed In House by Voice Vote · lower
- Jun 30, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 NO 1 VACANT · lower
- Jul 1, 2025 Suspension of Rules in Senate · upper
- Jul 1, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Aug 15, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive
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