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SB 417 · 2026 · Senate · Commerce Committee

Alcohol cancer warning labels

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requiring state liquor outlets to post warnings relative to the increased risk of cancer and birth defects from drinking alcoholic beverages.

Requires on-premises licensees, off-premises licensees, and state liquor outlets to post warnings about the increased risk of cancer and birth defects from consuming alcoholic beverages.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires on-premises licensees, off-premises licensees, and state liquor outlets to post warnings relative to the increased risk of cancer and birth defects from drinking alcoholic beverages.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. David WattersDPrime
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2026-01-139:30 amSenate CommerceSH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 1
  2. Jan 13, 2026SenHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am; SC 46
  3. Feb 5, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/05/2026, Vote 4-2, CC; SC 4
  4. Feb 5, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 02/05/2026; SJ 3

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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