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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to retailer-backed coupons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Section 25C, subsection (f) of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow retailers who are licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption (such as liquor stores) to issue coupons to customers for alcoholic beverages at prices lower than their current posted prices. The key provision is that while these coupons can reduce the price, the final cost to the customer must not fall below the retailer's actual invoiced cost after accounting for any applicable discounts. This change provides retailers more flexibility in promotional pricing for alcoholic beverages while still maintaining a minimum price threshold to prevent sales below cost, which could potentially harm the business or violate existing regulations.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2811 (on 12/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S219 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S219.pdf |
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