An Act relative to the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages
This bill requires businesses licensed to sell alcohol (like bars and stores) and their employees to complete approved training every three years. The training covers state alcohol laws, preventing sales to minors or intoxicated people, and stopping "second-party sales" (where someone buys alcohol for another person who then gives it to a minor). It directly affects all alcohol retailers and their staff in Massachusetts. The requirement applies to sales of beer, wine, distilled spirits, cordials, and liqueurs for off-premises consumption.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 7, 2025
Last action Aug 7, 2025
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Total actions
3
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2
Committee
2
Aug 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Aug 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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