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MA S219

MA S219
Relative to retailer-backed coupons


summary

Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
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)

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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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