H 3453 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act promoting the proper disposal of miniatures

HD 3504 defines "miniature" as a small container (≤100ml) made of glass, metal, or plastic, designed specifically for alcoholic beverages. It amends beverage laws to clarify that "miniature" excludes non-alcoholic drinks and biodegradable containers, while specifying that "beverage container" does not include biodegradable materials. The bill directly affects alcohol manufacturers, retailers, and distributors who produce or sell small-volume alcoholic beverage containers. This is a definitional amendment to state law (Chapter 94, Section 321), not a policy change regarding disposal, as the title incorrectly suggests. The summary focuses solely on the legislative text, which redefines terms for regulatory clarity.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 6, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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6
Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nick Boldyga
RRepublican
MA
3rd Hampden