requiring all on-premises and off-premises licensees and state liquor stores to post visible signage warning of the potential health risks associated with alcohol use.
HB 1174 requires all bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and state liquor outlets to display a visible sign stating: "According to the Surgeon General, drinking alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk and women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects." The sign must be placed prominently in a contrasting color on the premises. This applies to both on-premises (e.g., bars) and off-premises (e.g., grocery store liquor counters) licensees, as well as state liquor stores. The law takes effect 60 days after passage and has a minimal fiscal impact under $10,000 annually.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 6
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP 229
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 9
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Wendy Thomas
DDemocratic
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