H 3503 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act promoting the proper disposal of miniatures

This bill defines "miniature" as a small container (under 100ml) made of glass, metal, or plastic, designed specifically for alcoholic beverages. It updates beverage definitions to explicitly include "alcoholic beverages sold in a miniature" while excluding most other alcoholic drinks. The key change clarifies regulatory boundaries for small alcohol containers, excluding biodegradable packaging from the definition of "beverage container." This directly affects businesses selling mini-sized alcoholic beverages and agencies enforcing beverage regulations. The bill focuses solely on terminology, not disposal procedures or new requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 6, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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