PTLA supports the following Legislation:
Post Labor Day School Start
HB 137 has been introduced by Representative Godshall supporting the concept of Pennsylvania schools starting post labor day. This bill has been referred to the House Tourism Committee.
Sale of Wine by Bed & Breakfast Properities
HB 533 would permit Bed & Breakfasts in Pennsylvania to provide wine to registered overnight guests. Providing wine to its paying guests while in an overnight status shall not be construed as the direct or indirect sale of alcohol. A "bed and breakfast homestead or inn" shall mean a private residence which contains ten or fewer bedrooms used for providing overnight accommodations to the public and in which breakfast is the only meal served and is included in the charge for the room. This bill was Referred to the House Liquor Control Committee.
Background Checks
HB 435 amends the Innkeepers' Rights Act to require innkeepers to ensure employees who have access to guest room keys undergo a criminal background check. Additionally, the bill requires each connecting guest room door to be equipped with a deadbolt that can only be unlocked from the inside. The bill requires a seven year history in the background check.
HB 435 would exempt bed and breakfast establishments with 20 or fewer guest rooms. Referred to House Tourism Committee.