An act relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT relating to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and declaring an emergency.” Read the full text
2026 regular session
What it does
Amend KRS 243.033 to modify alcoholic beverage caterer duties and privileges; remove caterer Sunday sales restrictions; prohibit the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control from imposing or attempting to enforce minimum customer thresholds or maximum event limits for caterers; amend KRS 243.090 to require the department to approve or deny a license application within 45 days after receipt of the application; EMERGENCY.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
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introduced in Senate · Feb 2, 2026
to Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 2, 2026
to Licensing & Occupations (S) · Feb 6, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · Feb 10, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 11, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12 2026 · Feb 11, 2026
3rd reading, passed 35-1 · Feb 12, 2026
received in House · Feb 13, 2026
to Committee on Committees (H) · Feb 13, 2026
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · Feb 20, 2026
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · Feb 25, 2026
floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute · Feb 25, 2026
2nd reading, to Rules · Feb 26, 2026
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 03 2026 · Mar 2, 2026
3rd reading, passed 84-13 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1) · Mar 3, 2026
received in Senate · Mar 4, 2026
to Rules (S) · Mar 4, 2026
posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Substitute (1) · Mar 4, 2026
Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (1) · Mar 5, 2026
passed 35-2 · Mar 5, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · Mar 5, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · Mar 5, 2026
delivered to Governor · Mar 5, 2026
signed by Governor (Acts Ch.3) · Mar 13, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 03/13/26: signed by Governor (Acts Ch.3).