Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4196: An Act for all licensees for beer to be drunk on the premises must list the alcohol by volume for each beer selection on the menu
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4196 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act for all licensees for beer to be drunk on the premises must list the alcohol by volume for each beer selection on the menu. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see H4733.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the listing of the alcohol by volume for beer selections on menus. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H4733
- Hearing scheduled for 07/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
- Referred to the committee on House Rules