An Act promoting safety in bars and restaurants

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Overview Bill text 1 History 4 Sponsors

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 293) of John C. Velis for legislation to require establishments that serve alcohol to be drunk on the premises to have lids available. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Nov 19, 2025 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 42 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 42/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 333 days quiet

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