S 2663
An Act to regulate hemp-derived beverages like alcohol
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Bill overview
This bill aims to regulate hemp-derived beverages in Massachusetts, similar to how alcohol is currently regulated. It establishes a system where businesses producing or selling these beverages must obtain an endorsement from a commission. Failure to do so will result in fines, ensuring a level of oversight and control over the production and sale of these products.
Key provisions
- Requires endorsement from a commission for hemp-derived beverage manufacturing operations.
- Establishes a system of fines for businesses operating without a required endorsement.
- The bill is modeled after existing alcohol regulations.
- Addresses the regulation of hemp-derived beverages.
- Referenced similar legislation (S.222, H.357, H.190, H.391, H.3317).
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Businesses involved in the manufacturing and sale of hemp-derived beverages.
- Consumers of hemp-derived beverages.
- The Massachusetts Commission responsible for beverage regulation.
Notable changes
- Introduces a regulatory framework for a previously unregulated product category.
- Imposes financial penalties for non-compliance.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.2663 194th (Current)
An Act to regulate hemp-derived beverages like alcohol
Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 222) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to regulate Hemp-derived beverages by imposing a fine if a person that is involved in establishing or maintaining an infused beverage manufacturing operation without an endorsement granted by the commission, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2663).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2663
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | New draft of S222 |
| 11/10/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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