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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
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