PA bills for wider alcohol sales, ban of some vape products await Shapiro’s signature
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is considering bills that would expand alcohol sales, ban unapproved vape products, and address municipal vacancies.Summary
Several bills are awaiting Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature as 2025 approaches. These include measures to ban vape products not approved by the federal government, expand alcohol sales in various venues, and provide a process for filling municipal vacancies. Specifically, the alcohol bill would remove the seven-day notice requirement for serving alcohol at funerals, particularly benefiting Jewish and Hindu traditions, and allow alcohol sales at sporting events outside stadium premises. Another bill addresses unemployment benefits, requiring a good-faith job search and clarifying overpayment procedures. A controversial bill aims to ban unapproved vape products, with penalties for retailers selling them. Finally, a bill seeks to address municipal vacancies in sparsely populated townships. Most provisions would take effect within two to four months of Shapiro’s signature, with some taking effect immediately.
(Source：Centre Daily Times)
