S 2260 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the proper disposal of miniatures

This bill amends Massachusetts beverage laws to clarify definitions for small alcohol containers. It defines "miniature" as any sealable container (glass, metal, or plastic) holding 100 milliliters or less, specifically for alcoholic beverages. The bill also updates "beverage" to explicitly include miniatures containing alcohol, while excluding wine and other alcohol types. This directly affects businesses producing or selling small alcohol containers, ensuring they fall under specific beverage container regulations. The changes focus solely on regulatory definitions, not disposal methods.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 15, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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