An Act investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws
HD 420 creates a commission to study Massachusetts' minimum pricing laws for dairy, alcohol, and tobacco products. The commission, including government officials, small business representatives, industry groups, and public health experts, will analyze how these laws affect small business costs and compare them to neighboring states. It must assess pricing impacts and recommend potential adjustments to better assist small businesses. The commission will submit a report with findings and proposed legislation within one year.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Aug 18, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Aug 18, 2025
Committee
Discharged to the committee on House Rules
lower
Jul 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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