H 369 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to acceptance of out-of-state identification in Massachusetts

This bill would allow Massachusetts businesses selling alcohol to accept valid driver's licenses from other states as proof of age and identity. It protects employees of these businesses from facing penalties or criminal charges if they sell alcohol to someone under 21 based on an out-of-state license. Additionally, the law establishes a legal presumption that these employees acted with due care when relying on such licenses, though this protection can be challenged under specific circumstances.
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 Oct 18, 2023
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
MA
11th Norfolk