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MA S1550

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Keenan

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all establishments selling alcoholic beverages to post warning signs in conspicuous locations stating: "Warning: Alcohol use causes breast, colon, esophagus, larynx, liver, mouth and throat cancers."

  • Signs must be printed in black boldface capital letters at least 48 point in size on a yellow background.

  • The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission will prepare and distribute the signs to businesses that sell, serve, or dispense alcohol to the public.

  • The Commissioner of Public Health will establish rules and regulations governing sign placement requirements.

  • Amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws by adding Section 79.

Legislative Description

Related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/7/2026
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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