MA S206

Bill

MA S206

Relative to identification for the sale of alcoholic beverages

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/15/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of Massachusetts General Laws related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, specifically Chapter 138, Section 34B, by allowing individuals to present a valid photographic, non-duplicate motor vehicle license issued by the registry or department of motor vehicles of another state as acceptable identification when purchasing alcohol. This change expands the types of identification that can be used to verify age, aiming to provide more options for consumers who may not possess a Massachusetts-issued driver's license.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

James Welch (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4135 (on 04/04/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S206

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S206
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S206
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S206.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2633	Excluding small businesses from personal property tax	Accompanied a study order, see H4639	Similar To
H4135	Providing for an out of state license to be valid proof of age	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Replaced by
S1060	Enhancing identification of taxicab operators	Accompanied a study order, see S2385	Similar To
S1254	Resolve establishing a special commission on prisoner and correctional officer suicides	Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S161	Further defining gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing	Accompanied a study order, see S2357	Similar To
S185	To deter underage drinking	Accompanied a study order, see S2357	Similar To
S203	Relative to investigators at the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission	Accompanied a new draft, see S2247	Similar To
S335	Relative to special education reimbursements	Accompanied a new draft, see H4141	Similar To
S378	Establishing voter identification procedures	Accompanied a study order, see H4134	Similar To
S389	Requiring photo identification to receive a ballot	Accompanied a study order, see H4134	Similar To
S931	To recover assets used in the commission of sexual offenses	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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