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S3000Introduced in the Senate

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

Passed

Introduced by Pamela Lauria, District 32

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

5 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage · June 11, 2026

60

Yes

9

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  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 Senate Calendar (05/19/2026)

  8. Senate passed Sub A

  9. Referred to House Committee on Small Business

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

  11. Proposed Substitute

  12. Committee recommends passage of Sub B

  13. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  14. House passed Sub B

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

  16. Senate passed Sub B in concurrence

  17. Transmitted to Governor

  18. Signed by Governor

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