H4355
An Act relative to the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts. It seeks to strengthen regulations and training requirements for alcohol servers and retailers to prevent over-service and ensure customer safety. The bill also addresses issues related to alcohol container sales and potentially charity auctions. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce alcohol-related harm and promote responsible consumption.
Key provisions
- Strengthens training requirements for alcohol servers.
- Addresses regulations related to alcohol container sales.
- Potentially includes provisions regarding charity alcohol auctions.
- May address sales practices by suppliers of alcoholic beverages.
Who is affected
- Alcohol retailers
- Alcohol servers (e.g., bartenders, servers in restaurants)
- The public (consumers of alcohol)
- Wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
Notable changes
- Likely involves updates to existing regulations concerning alcohol sales.
- Could include modifications to training standards for alcohol service personnel.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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An Act relative to the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4355
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 8/7/2025 | House | New draft of H344 |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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