SB563 Relative to direct shippers of wine.
Relative to direct shippers of wine.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have potentially given consumers access to wines not available through state liquor stores, increasing selection and competition.
Your Community
The bill was killed, maintaining the current direct shipping rules. The status quo continues with the state controlling alcohol distribution.
Your Freedom
Would have expanded consumer choice in wine purchasing, but the bill was killed, maintaining existing restrictions on direct wine shipping.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Sponsor
Tara Reardon (D)
The Short Version
Would have changed regulations for direct wine shipping to NH consumers. The bill was killed by voice vote. NH controls alcohol sales through its state liquor stores, and direct shipping affects that monopoly.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Wine consumers seeking more selection
- ▲ Out-of-state wineries seeking to ship to NH
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ NH state liquor stores facing competition
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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