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H7975Introduced in the House

Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.

Passed

Introduced by June Speakman, District 68

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES - Requires licensed retailers authorized to sell intoxicating beverages to provide a lid to a consumer upon request.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

37

Yes

1

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Small Business

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  10. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  11. Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence

  12. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  13. Senate passed Sub A in concurrence

  14. Transmitted to Governor

  15. Signed by Governor

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