H 345
An Act relative to alcoholic beverage containers
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Bill overview
This bill, H.345, addresses the size of alcoholic beverage containers sold in Massachusetts. It seeks to standardize the volume of containers for various alcoholic drinks, aiming to provide consumers with more consistent measurements. The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is part of a series of similar proposals regarding alcoholic beverage regulations.
Key provisions
- Addresses the size of alcoholic beverage containers.
- Seeks to standardize container volumes.
- Falls under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- Part of a series of related bills (H.233, H.362, H.272, H.344, H.442).
- Included a study order (H.4969).
Who is affected
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverage distributors
- Retailers selling alcoholic beverages
- The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Notable changes
- This bill proposes changes to existing regulations regarding container sizes.
- It is one of several similar bills introduced in recent years.
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Bill H.345 194th (Current)
An Act relative to alcoholic beverage containers
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of Tackey Chan relative to the size of alcoholic beverage containers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Tackey Chan
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.345
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4969 |
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