H 4196
An Act for all licensees for beer to be drunk on the premises must list the alcohol by volume for each beer selection on the menu
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Bill overview
This bill requires restaurants and bars that serve beer on the premises to clearly list the alcohol by volume (ABV) for each beer selection on their menu. This aims to provide consumers with more transparent information about the strength of the beers they are ordering. The bill seeks to improve consumer awareness and choice regarding alcohol consumption.
Key provisions
- Restaurants and bars must display the ABV of each beer on their menu.
- The requirement applies to all beer selections offered for consumption on the premises.
- The ABV must be clearly visible and easily accessible to customers.
- The bill focuses on beer, not other alcoholic beverages.
Who is affected
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Beer Consumers
- Alcohol Beverage Industry
Notable changes
- Currently, many establishments do not explicitly state the ABV of their beers on the menu.
- This bill introduces a standardized method for displaying alcohol content.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.4196 194th (Current)
An Act for all licensees for beer to be drunk on the premises must list the alcohol by volume for each beer selection on the menu
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the listing of the alcohol by volume for beer selections on menus. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4196
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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