Three Items:
1. ***NEW*** The State of Arkansas is the 43rd member jurisdiction (41 States, the Territory of Guam, and the District of Columbia) to join the IMLCC. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed SB119 into law today. Click this link to see the bill - Arkansas - SB119
2. The IMLCC intends to hold a rulemaking hearing at its May 13, 2025 meeting.
The IMLCC Rules and Administrative Procedures Committee has initiated the rulemaking process to consider five (5) matters. The comment period on the proposed changes closed on March 7, 2025. Three (3) comments were received. Click here to view the Rulemaking Information.
3. Legislation has been introduced in 4 states so far this 2025 legislative session:
U.S. State Participation in the Compact
- = Compact Legislation Introduced (4 states falls under this category - MA, NC, NM, and NY)
- = IMLC Member State serving as State of Principal License (SPL) processing applications and issuing licenses (35 States, DC, and Guam fall under this category)*
- = IMLC Member State implementation mixed - MD Board is serving as SPL processing applications and issuing licenses - DO Board is serving as non-SPL issuing licenses only. (No states fall under this category)*
- = IMLC Member State non-SPL issuing licenses ONLY. (4 States fall under this category - CT, HI, PA, VT)*
- = IMLC Passed; Implementation In Process or Delayed. (2 states falls under this category - AR and RI)*
* Questions regarding the current status and extent of these states' and boards' participation in the IMLC can be directed to the respective state boards.