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SB 79 · 2025 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Self-pour alcohol systems allowed

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enabling the use of self-pour automated systems by liquor commission licensees.

Defines and permits the use of self-pour automated systems by holders of on-premises liquor licenses.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 22, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✓House
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill defines and enables the use of self-pour automated systems by holders of on-premises licenses.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“"Automated system" means a mechanized device capable of dispensing alcoholic beverages in a predetermined amount directly to an employee of the licensee or a patron when an RFID device activates the mechanized device.”
RSA 178:22-a
“"Quantity limit" means 32 ounces of beverage or 32 ounces of cider not exceeding 6 percent alcohol by volume, or 10 ounces of wine.”
RSA 178:22-a
“"Radio frequency identification device" or "RFID device" means a card, wristband, or other item that uses electromagnetic fields, ultra-high frequency radio waves, or other similar technology that automatically and uniquely identifies the user of the device.”
RSA 178:22-a
“A licensee may offer self-service of beverage or cider not exceeding 6 percent alcohol by volume, or wine from an automated system on the premises of the licensee.”
RSA 178:22-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Timothy LangRPrimeMajority Whip
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair· Commerce
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Jason OsborneRMajority Leader
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Rep. Ross BerryRChair· Election Law

Also: Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I am a recently retired primary care physician and support upgrading the change in terminology from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate to more accurately reflect their role in Healthcare delivery.”
— Peter Nonack, BEDFORDsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 13, 2025SenateCommittee report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0727s3–2
    Overall
    60% yea
  • Mar 13, 2025SenateVoice voteCommittee amendment 2025-0727sadopted
  • Mar 13, 2025SenateVoice voteOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0727sadopted
    Resulting text: Bill as amended by the Senate
  • May 27, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Ought to Pass16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Jun 5, 2025HouseVoice voteOught to Passadopted
  • Jun 26, 2025HouseVoice voteEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901eadopted
  • Jun 26, 2025SenateVoice voteEnrolledadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 4, 2025Public hearingSenate Commerce45:45–46:4156slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 13, 2025Floor debateSenate floor25:51–27:572m 6slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0727s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0727s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2025-0727s — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 16, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs3:49:29–3:57:037m 34slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • May 13, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs9:20–10:291m 9slocated in the stream transcriptSubcommittee Work Session
  • May 27, 2025Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Executive Session
  • Jun 5, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e Adopted — voice vote; Enrolled Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 26, 2025Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025SenIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
  2. Feb 4, 2025SenHearing: 02/04/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 8
  3. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0727s, 03/13/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 12
  4. Mar 13, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-0727s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  5. Mar 13, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0727s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
  6. Mar 27, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 11 P. 110
  7. Apr 16, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 01:45 pm LOB 302-304
  8. May 13, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 05/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
  9. May 27, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/27/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
  10. May 27, 2025House: Ought to Pass 05/27/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 27 P. 6
  11. Jun 5, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 3
  12. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
  13. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2901e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  14. Jun 26, 2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 60
  15. Jun 26, 2025SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
  16. Jul 15, 2025SenSigned by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0223; Effective 09/13/2025

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.