Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1550 — An Act related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol

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  • Chapter 138

    Section 79. Any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages shall in a conspicuous location post a sign that reads, “Warning: Alcohol use causes breast, colon, esophagus, larynx, liver, mouth and throat cancers.” Said signs, printed in black boldface capital letters not less than 48 point in size on a yellow background, shall be prepared by the commission and distributed to business establishments that sell, serve or otherwise dispense alcohol or alcoholic beverages to the public. Said signs shall be so placed as the commissioner of public health by reasonable rules and regulations shall require.

    This change establishes a new requirement for alcoholic beverage establishments to post warning signs about cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1550 do?
An Act related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol
Who sponsors S1550?
S1550 is sponsored by John F. Keenan (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1550?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1550?
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