H 304 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to notification of alcohol by volume in beers to be consumed on the premises

This bill requires restaurants and bars in Massachusetts to list the alcohol by volume percentage for every beer option on their menus. It directly affects all licensees who serve alcohol on the premises, such as bars, restaurants, and taverns. The law mandates that this information be clearly displayed alongside beer selections to help consumers make informed choices. This change aims to increase transparency regarding the strength of alcoholic beverages without altering existing sales or licensing rules.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
MA
36th Middlesex