Supermarket Wine Sales Bill Headed To Gov. Wolf's Desk

A liquor reform bill that would legalize grocery store wine sales has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Under the bill, which passed Tuesday, state liquor stores will not be restricted from selling on Sundays, and grocery stores that currently sell beer will now be able to offer up to four bottles of wine for takeout, PennLive.com reports.

House Bill 1690 already passed the senate and is headed to the governor's desk, Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed.

Wolf, who in a statement called the legislation "historic," said he would conduct a "final review" of the bill when it arrives at his desk.

“My goal is to modernize the sale of liquor and beer in Pennsylvania to ensure convenience and satisfaction for customers. Once the bill reaches my desk, I will conduct a final review of the legislation to ensure it meets my goals of enhancing the customer experience, increasing much-needed revenue to help balance our budget, and bringing our wine and spirits system into the 21st century," the governor said in a statement.

According to Pennlive.com, the bill will do the following:

• Lift restrictions on hours, state-mandated holidays or Sunday operation of state liquor stores
• Allow for loyalty programs and coupons at state stores
• Enable flexible pricing to allow state stores to offer special discounts and sales
• Allow restaurants and hotels with licenses to sell up to four bottles of wine for takeout.
• Grocery stores that currently sell beer will be permitted to sell up to four bottles of wine for takeout.
• Casinos can sell beer, liquor and wine 24 hours a day. Liquor can be consumed off the gaming floor.
• Casinos can offer free alcoholic bevarages at invitation-only events