February 27, 2018

Holcomb To Sign Sunday Alcohol Sales Bill Wednesday

Associated Press
file photo

file photo

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday will sign the bill overturning Indiana's decades-old ban on selling carryout alcohol on Sundays.

Holcomb's office says the 1:30 p.m. signing will be livestreamed at facebook.com/govholcomb .

The bill takes effect immediately, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big box retailers.

The Senate voted 38-10 on Thursday to send the legislation to Holcomb.

After decades of failed attempts to rewrite the Sunday sales law, this year for the first time industry rivals who scuttled past efforts got on board. Republican Statehouse leaders also made the bill's passage a priority.

Tags:Governor Eric HolcombSunday carryout alcohol sales
Support independent journalism today. You rely on WFYI to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Donate to power our nonprofit reporting today. Give now.

 

Related News

Indiana bill to punish people sleeping outside fails, but language could come back
Public Affairs / February 20, 2025

Indiana bill to punish people sleeping outside fails, but language could come back

A bill that would have made street camping illegal died in the Indiana House. Some legislators hope to create a task force to study homelessness across the state.
Read More
Safe Park Indy looks to add a second Indianapolis location as waitlist grows
Public Affairs / December 19, 2024

Safe Park Indy looks to add a second Indianapolis location as waitlist grows

Safe Park Indy, a program that gives homeless people living in their cars a safe place to park overnight, is expanding.
Read More
Advocates warn election results could lead to more limits on reproductive rights
Public Affairs / November 18, 2024

Advocates warn election results could lead to more limits on reproductive rights

Advocates said they are afraid of how the results of state and national races will affect access to reproductive care. Organizers expect more attacks on reproductive rights in the near future.
Read More