H 366 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to preventing illegal alcohol sales

This bill prohibits licensed stores from using automated or self-checkout systems for selling alcohol. It requires all in-store alcohol sales to occur through face-to-face transactions between customers and either the store owner or an employee aged 18 or older. The law directly affects licensed retailers (like liquor stores) that currently offer self-checkout for alcohol. The key change mandates in-person sales to prevent potential underage access or illegal transactions through automated systems.
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 Nov 17, 2025
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Finn
DDemocratic
MA
6th Hampden