Florida Beverage Legislation 2026: Key Bills and Pre-Session Insights
Generated by AI
The 2026 Session of the Florida Legislature includes consideration of a few bills with affecting breweries, wineries, distilleries, retailers and consumers.
The 2026 regular session of the Florida Legislature kicked off Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This 2-month session will see the consideration of a number of bills that could affect the Florida beverage industry as soon as July.
The following chart provides a summary of this session’s beverage-focused bills. We’ll check back in on the status of these bills at end of the session.
2026 BEVERAGE BILLS: PRE-SESSION SUMMARY
Number
Title
Filed By
Last Action
Summary
HB 87
Issuance of Special Beverage Licenses
Brackett
10/14/2025 – Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Revises service area square footage and capacity requirements for bona fide food service establishments eligible for special beverage licenses. Effective 7/1/2026.
SB 392
Issuance of Special Beverage Licenses
Leek
11/17/2025 – Referred to Regulated Industries; Appropriations (Agriculture, Environment, General Government); Rules
Similar to HB 87, revises requirements for special beverage licenses for certain establishments. Effective 7/1/2026.
SB 678
Deductions for Certain Losses of Alcoholic Beverages
Mayfield
12/16/2025 – Referred to Regulated Industries; Finance and Tax; Appropriations
Authorizes excise tax deductions for alcoholic beverages that become unsalable due to breakage, spoliation, evaporation, expiration, or extraordinary loss. Creates s. 561.1215, F.S.
HB 801
Sale of THC-infused Beverages
Brackett
1/5/2026 – Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Requires a special license for retail sale of THC-infused beverages; prohibits sale without such license; defines ‘THC-infused beverage.’ Effective 7/1/2026.
SB 994
Florida Kratom Consumer Protection Act
Gruters
1/7/2026 – Referred to Commerce and Tourism; Appropriations (Agriculture, Environment, General Government); Fiscal Policy
Establishes requirements for kratom product manufacturing and sale; mandates permits, testing, and compliance; includes penalties and enforcement provisions. Effective 10/1/2026.
HB 1137
Excise Tax Deductions on Alcoholic Beverages
Robinson, Overdorf
1/7/2026 – Filed
Provides excise tax deductions for distributors for unsalable alcoholic beverages; outlines calculation methods and documentation requirements.
HB 1155
Malt Beverages
Yeager
1/7/2026 – Filed
Authorizes certain manufacturers to sell and deliver malt beverages to vendors; allows termination of certain contracts; provides for production amount determination by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco.
HB 1205
Kratom
Black
1/8/2026 – Filed
Regulates sale of kratom products; requires permits, testing, and reporting; authorizes enforcement actions and penalties; appropriates funds for implementation.
SB 1270
Food and Hemp Products
Davis
1/6/2026 – Filed
Establishes conditions for manufacture and sale of hemp extract; prohibits certain sales; requires recordkeeping and advertising preapproval; includes enforcement and penalties.
SB 1368
THC
Rouson
1/7/2026 – Filed
Defines ‘THC-infused beverage’; prohibits possession of open containers in vehicles; sets age restrictions and penalties; regulates retail sale and distribution.
HB 1409
THC
Berfield
1/9/2026 – Filed
Details forthcoming; likely addresses THC regulation similar to SB 1368.
HB 1537
Beverage Law
Albert
1/9/2026 – Filed
Authorizes contract brewing arrangements; sets reporting and compliance requirements; prohibits certain brewing practices; effective 7/1/2026.
SB 1678
THC-infused Beverages
Truenow
1/9/2026 – Filed
Allows holders of qualifying alcoholic beverage licenses to sell THC-infused beverages; prohibits unlicensed sales; defines THC-infused beverage; sets penalties.
SB 1740
Craft Brewing
Truenow
1/9/2026 – Filed
Expected to address craft brewing operations, licensing, and related regulations; details pending.
Number
Title
Filed By
Last Action
Summary
Do you have any questions about how these proposed changes to Florida Beverage Laws could affect your beverage business? Contact us to schedule a consultation with a beverage attorney.
Because we’re attorneys: Disclaimer. Originally posted 01/11/2026.
Rate this Post
0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 1 You need to be a registered member to rate this.