SB89
Sponsored By: Denise Ricciardi (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Authorized noncitizens can sell or deliver alcohol
The law lets employers that sell or deliver liquor and other alcoholic drinks hire people who are U.S. citizens or who have legal work authorization in the U.S. This expands these jobs to many authorized noncitizen workers. The change takes effect 60 days after the law’s passage.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Denise Ricciardi
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
Debra Altschiller
Democratic • Senate
Howard Pearl
Republican • Senate
John Michael Potucek
Republican • House
Keith R. Murphy
Republican • Senate
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0226; Effective 09/13/2025
7/22/2025SenateEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/2/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/2/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 4
6/5/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 05/27/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 27 P. 7
5/28/2025HouseExecutive Session: 05/27/2025 01:15 pm LOB 302-304
5/21/2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 05/13/2025 10:00 am LOB 302-304
4/30/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/16/2025 03:15 pm LOB 302-304
4/9/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 11 P. 110
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0385s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-0385s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025; SJ 6
3/6/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0385s, 03/06/2025; Vote 6-0; CC; SC 11
2/12/2025SenateHearing: 02/04/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am; SC 8
1/28/2025SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
1/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
7/2/2025
Introduced
1/22/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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