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Last updated: February 6, 2016

2017 Bills

  
  Kentucky
House Bill 230
Summary: Prohibits retail package licensee from advertising alcoholic beverages on the outside of the premises or in a window that can be seen from the outside of the premises.
Sponsor(s): Representative C. Wesley Morgan (R-Madison)



  Missouri 
House Bill 433
Summary: Allows retailers to offer coupons, prizes, rebates and other offerings in advertisements for alcoholic beverages.
Sponsor(s): Representative Robert Cornejo (R-St. Peters)

House Bill 435
Summary: Deletes regulation prohibiting the offering of coupons, prizes, rebates and other offerings in advertisements for alcoholic beverages.
Sponsor(s): Representative Robert Cornejo (R-St. Peters)

 
  New York
Assembly Bill 783
Summary: Prohibits billboards within 1,000 feet of any school and playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon)

Senate Bill 2713
Summary: Prohibits billboards within 1,000 feet of any school and playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Senator Keven Parker (D-Brooklyn)
 

2016 Bills


 Michigan

Senate Bill 667  SIGNED INTO LAW
Summary: Allows manufacturers of spirits to provide brand logoed merchandise to retailers.
Sponsor(s): Senator Jim Stamas (R-Midland)

Senate Bill 722
Summary: Allows alcohol manufacturers and wholesalers to use social media to advertise in-state promotions.
Sponsor(s): Senator Tory Rocca (R-Sterling)

House Bill 5257 - Signed Into Law 
Summary: Allows alcohol manufacturers and wholesalers to use social media to advertise in-state promotions.
Sponsor(s): Klint Kesto (R-Commerce Township)

 Mississippi 

House Bill 843 DEAD 
Summary: Ends prohibition against advertisement of alcoholic beverages originating in dry areas.
Sponsor(s): Representative Alex Monsour (R-Issaquena)

Missouri

House Bill 1810Dead 
Summary: Authorizes off-sale retailers to advertise prices and discounts on alcoholic beverages so long as the retailer itself pays for the advertisement and it does not state that the price is below the retailer’s cost.
Sponsor(s): Representative Don Gosen (R-Ballwin)


House Bill 2208Dead 
Summary:  Authorizes off- and on- retailers to advertise prices and discounts on alcoholic beverages so long as the retailer itself pays for the advertisement and it does not state that the price is below the retailer’s cost.
Sponsor(s): Representative Don Gosen (R-Ballwin)


New York

Assembly Bill 2571 
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon)

Senate Bill 2869 
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn)


Assembly Bill 3806 
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Keith Wright (D-Manhattan)


Assembly Bill 5901 
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Charles Barron (D-Harlem) 


Assembly Bill 8292 
Summary: Prohibits the sale of any powdered or crystalline alcoholic beverage product.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz (D-Brighton Beach)


Assembly Bill 8495 
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcohol products within a one-mile radius of schools or daycare centers.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)


Utah 

Senate Bill 259 DEAD 
Summary: Requires that beer not be sold with labelling or packaging that is similar to nonalcoholic beverages. Labelling and packaging for beer and flavored malt beverages is to be approved by the state ABC. Beer and flavored malt beverages with containers that have not received approval need to carry a sticker which will need to now need to carry a sticker that clearly and boldly states the product is an alcoholic beverage.
Sponsor(s): Senator Jerry Stevenson (R-Davis)

2015 Bills
Michigan

House Bill 4917Summary: Excludes social media promotion from the definition of “advertising” as used in regulations promulgated by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Sponsor(s): Representative Klint Kesto (R-Oakland)


New Hampshire

House Bill 122 - VETO OVERRIDDEN, WILL BECOME LAW
Summary: Presently alcohol advertisements cannot have any references to minors, pictorial or otherwise. The bill permits the commission to determine that such a reference is not intended to appeal to minors.Sponsor(s): Representatives Keith Murphy (R-Bedford) and Gregory Hill (R-Northfield)



New York

Senate Bill 2869Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Senator Kevin Parker (D-Brooklyn)
Assembly Bill 3806
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Keith Wright (D-Manhattan)

Senate Bill 4455Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on state property.Sponsor(s): Senator Leroy Comrie (D-Hollis)
 Assembly Bill 5901 Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Charles Barron (D-Harlem)

Assembly Bill 8406
Summary: Prohibits mass transit facilities in a city with a population of one million or more from advertising the sale of alcohol.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)

2015 Dead Bills



Missouri

House Bill 165
Summary: Prohibits any state agency from prohibiting the advertising of price discounts or sales on alcoholic beverages offered for retail sale.Sponsor(s): Representative Don Gosen (R-Chesterfield)

2014 Bills


California

 Assembly Bill 1928 - Signed into law
Summary: Prohibits a licensee authorized to sell alcoholic beverages at retail from accepting, redeeming, possessing, or utilizing any type of coupon that is funded, produced, sponsored, promoted, or furnished by a beer manufacturer or beer and wine wholesaler.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Raul Bocanegra (D-Sun Valley)


Massachusetts

House Bill 2897
Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on state owned or operated property.
Sponsor(s): Representative Martin Walsh (D-Suffolk)

New Jersey

Assembly Bill 2204
Summary: Allows restaurants not licensed to sell alcohol to advertise that patrons may bring their own wine and beer onto the restaurant’s premises and consume (known as “BYOB”).
Sponsor(s): Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-Salem)

Senate Bill 1256
Summary: Prohibits advertising of certain products, including alcoholic beverages, to minors on websites.
Sponsor(s):  Senator Shirley Turner (D-Mercer)


New York
Senate Bill 6269
Summary: Prohibits billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Senator Keven Parker (D-Brooklyn)



2014 Dead Bills


Maryland

Senate Bill 859
Summary: Limits the value of advertising items (i.e. umbrellas, tables) for wine and distilled spirits that may be possessed on a licensed retailer’s premises. 
Sponsor(s): Delegate Charles Barkley (D-Montgomery)

House Bill 1101
Summary: Limits the value of advertising items (i.e. umbrellas, tables) for wine and distilled spirits that may be possessed on a licensed retailer’s premises. 
Sponsor(s): Senator Edward Kasemeyer (D-Baltimore)

New Hampshire
House Bill 1276
Summary: Removes prohibition against: advertising of liquor or beverages containing any reference to minors, subject matter inducing persons under the legal drinking age to drink, and all coupon offers requiring consumer participation, requires a reference that the offer is available only to persons of legal drinking age.
Sponsor(s): Representatives Tim O’Flaherty (D-Hillsborough) and Mark Warden (R-Hillsborough)
Senate Bill 329
Summary: Allows advertising liquor on billboards.
Sponsor(s): Senator Donna Soucy (D-Manchester)


2013 Bills


Massachusetts

House Bill 2897  
Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on any property owned or operated by the state.
Sponsor(s): Representative Martin Walsh (D-Dorchester)

New Jersey

Assembly Bill 431
Summary: Prohibits certain alcoholic beverage advertisements within 300 feet of a school, church, or public park. Removal fees of up to $500 and daily penalties of up to $500 per day may be imposed.Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Mary Angelini (R-Monmouth) and Ralph Caputo (D-Essex)


New York
Assembly Bill 654  
Summary: Authorizes the commissioner of education to restrict the sale and advertisement of alcoholic beverages at  sporting events participated in by any state university of New York, city  university  of  New  York  or  community college.Sponsor(s): Representative Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Riverdale) 

Assembly Bill 2968 
Summary: Prohibits billboards and signs advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of any school or playground.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Keith Wright (D-Manhattan)
 
Assembly Bill 2980  
Summary: Prohibits billboards and signs advertising alcoholic beverages within a 1 mile radius of any school or playground.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)
Assembly Bill 3622  
Summary: Prohibits billboards and signs advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of any school or playground.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mt. Vernon)
Assembly Bill 3646
Summary: Prohibits billboards and signs advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of any school or playground.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo) and Matthew Titone (D-Staten Island)
Assembly Bill 5932
 Summary: Prohibits the advertisement of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)
Senate Bill 2727  
Summary: Prohibits billboards and signs advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of any school or playground.
Sponor(s): Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn)
 Senate Bill 2883  
Summary: Authorizes the commissioner of education to restrict the sale and advertisement of alcoholic beverages at sporting events participated by any state university.
Sponsor(s): Senator Kenneth LaValle (R-Long Island)


Texas 

House Bill 1917  - Signed Into Law
Summary: Outdoor advertising of alcoholic beverages or businesses that sell alcohol may be placed on public transportation vehicles and vehicles for hire that operate primarily within an area define by a municipality as an entertainment district.
Sponsor(s): Representative Eduardo Rodriguez (D-Austin)




2013 Dead Bills


Texas 

Senate Bill 870  
Summary: Allows for alcohol manufacturers to offer consumers branded prizes, and retailers branded advertising specialties, that are designed to promote a specific product or brand.
Sponsor(s): Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio)

Senate Bill 903  
Summary: A manufacturer may display a branded promotional vehicle on the premises of a licensed retailer for not more than five hours per day.
Sponsor(s): Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio) 
  
House Bill 2084  
Summary: Allows for alcohol manufacturers to offer consumers branded prizes, and retailers branded advertising specialties, that are designed to promote a specific product or brand.
Sponsor(s): Representative Wayne Smith (R-Baytown)
 
House Bill 3503  
Summary: A manufacturer may display a branded promotional vehicle on the premises of a licensed retailer for not more than five hours per day.
Sponsor(s): Representative Wayne Smith (R-Baytown)
  

2012 Bills


Massachusetts

House Bill 2597
 Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on any property owned or operated by the commonwealth.
Sponsor(s): Representative David Nangle (D-Lowell)   
House Bill 851
Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on any property owned or operated by the commonwealth.
Sponsor(s): Representatives Martin Walsh (D-Dorchester), Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D-Cambridge)* 

New Hampshire

House Bill 1208  Signed by Governor. Effective May 14, 2012. NEW
Summary: No alcohol licensee may advertise in any publication distributed predominantly to person under 21 years of age. Previously the statute restricted licensees from advertising in any publication for a religious, fraternal, educational, patriotic, social or civic group.Sponsor(s): Representative Mark Wardon (R-Hillsborough)
  
 
 New Jersey

Assembly Bill 431
Summary: Prohibits certain alcoholic beverage advertisements within 300 feet of a school, church, or public park. Removal fees of up to $500 and daily penalties of up to $500 per day may be imposed.Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Mary Angelini (R-Monmouth) and Ralph Caputo (D-Essex)


New York
Assembly Bill 1019
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcohol or tobacco products within a one mile radius of schools or daycare centers.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Island), José Rivera(D-Brooklyn)*
Assembly Bill 1064
Summary: Prohibits mass transit facilities in a city with a population of one million or more from advertising the sale or use of alcohol or tobacco products.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Joan L. Millman(D-Brooklyn), Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Island)* 
 
Assembly Bill 1607  
Summary: Prohibits the advertisement of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events prior to 10:00 p.m.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn) 
Assembly Bill 2962
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Keith Wright (D-Manhattan) 
Assembly Bill 3064  
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) 
Senate Bill 3637
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) 
 
Assembly Bill 3659  
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Nancy Calhoun (R-Blooming Grove), Dennis Gabryszak (D-Cheektowaga), Grace Meng (D-Queens)* 


Virginia
Senate Bill 398  - Signed by Governor. Effective July 1, 2012. 
Summary: Restricts the placement of outdoor alcoholic beverage advertising within 500 feet of places of religious worship, schools, playgrounds and residential dwellings.
Sponsor(s): Senator Emmett Hanger (R-Bridgewater) 



2012 Dead Bills



Mississippi

House Bill 202  
Summary: Restricts the display of alcohol advertisements within areas with high rates of crime and violence, underperforming schools, or low incidence of home ownership. Prohibits outdoor advertisements for alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of any playground, school, place of worship or child care facility.Sponsor(s): Representative Omeri Scott (D-Laurel)



2011 Bills


Massachusetts

House Bill 2597
Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on any property owned or operated by the commonwealth.
 Sponsor(s): Representative David Nangle (D-Lowell)

House Bill 851
Summary: Prohibits alcohol advertising on any property owned or operated by the commonwealth. Sponsor(s): Representatives Martin Walsh (D-Dorchester), Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. (D-Cambridge)*

 
 New Hampshire

Senate Bill 120 - PASSED INTO LAW
Summary: Allows the New Hampshire Liquor Commission to suspend any single advertisement or promotion that it deems inconsistent with the spirit of public health or safety. Local legislative bodies may prohibit signs in view of any public way promoting the sale of alcoholic beverages at reduced prices.
Sponsor(s): Senator Nancy Stiles (R-Hampton)    

  
New Jersey 

Assembly Bill 1637 - PASSED INTO LAWSummary: Allows for school districts to sell advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses, but not advertisements for alcohol.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Connie Wagner (D-Fort Lee), Scott Rudder (R-Medford), Joan Voss (D-Fort Lee)*
Assembly Bill 1192
Summary: Allows for school districts to sell advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses, but not advertisements for alcohol.Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Scott Rudder (R-Burlington) and Dawn Marie Addiego (R-Burlington)

Senate Bill 2309 Summary: Allows for school districts to sell advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses, but not advertisements for alcohol.
Sponsor(s): Senator Robert Gordon (D-Fair Lawn) and Joseph Vitale (D-Middlesex)         
Assembly Bill 1347
(Last Session Bill Number A3060)
Summary: Prohibits signs advertising any alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of schools, churches, or public parks.Sponsor(s): Assemblymembers Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) and Ralph Caputo (D-Essex)

    
New York

Assembly Bill 7701
Summary: With the exception of advertisements for alcohol products, authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses owned or leased by the school district.Sponsor(s): Representative Steve Englebright (D-Suffolk)

Senate Bill 3832
 Summary: Authorizes the trustees of state universities to promulgate rules restricting the sale and advertisement of any alcoholic beverages at school sporting events.
Sponsor(s): Senator Kenneth LaValle (R-Port Jefferson)
Senate Bill 3637
 Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.
 Sponsor(s): Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) 

Senate Bill 3229
Summary: With the exception of advertisements for alcohol products, authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses owned or leased by the school district.
 Sponsor(s): Senator Grisanti (R-Grand Island)

Assembly Bill 2962
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Keith Wright (D-Manhattan)

Assembly Bill 3064
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Assembly Member J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon)

Assembly Bill 3659
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcoholic beverages within 1000 feet of schools or playgrounds.Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Nancy Calhoun (R-Blooming Grove), Dennis Gabryszak(D-Cheektowaga), Grace Meng (D-Queens)*

Assembly Bill 1607 Summary: Prohibits the advertisement of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events prior to 10:00 p.m.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)
Assembly Bill 1435 
Summary: Authorizes the commissioner of education to restrict the sale and advertisement of alcoholic beverages at sporting events participated in by any university of New York, city university of New York or community college.Sponsor(s): Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Kingsbridge)

Senate Bill 276
Summary: Prohibits out-of-state retailers from advertising or soliciting orders for alcoholic beverages within the state of New York. Prohibition is irrespective of whether the purchase is to be made inside or outside of the state.Sponsor(s): Senator George D. Maziarz (R-Niagara)

Assembly Bill 1019
Summary: Prohibits the erection or maintenance of billboards advertising alcohol or tobacco products within a one mile radius of schools or daycare centers.Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Island), José Rivera(D-Brooklyn)*

Assembly Bill 1064Summary: Prohibits mass transit facilities in a city with a population of one million or more from advertising the sale or use of alcohol or tobacco products.
Sponsor(s): Assembly Members Felix W. Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Joan L. Millman(D-Brooklyn), Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Island)* 
     
North Carolina

Senate Bill 667 
Summary:  Allows for school districts to sell advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses, but not advertisements for alcohol.
Sponsor(s):  Senators James Forrester (R-Gaston) and Ralph Hise (R-Avery)


Ohio

Senate Bill 174 Summary:  With the exception of advertisements for alcohol, authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses owned or operated by the school district.Sponsor(s): Senators Joe Schiavoni (D-Mahoning), Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) and Eric Kearney (D-Cincinnati) 

House Bill 233Summary: With the exception of advertisements for alcohol, authorizes the board of education of any school district in the state to enter into a contract for the sale of advertising space on the exterior sides of school buses owned or operated by the school district.Sponsor(s): Representatives Tom Letson (D-Trumbull), Matt Huffman (R-Allen), Peter Beck (R-Mason)*

     
Oregon

Senate Bill 669 - PASSED INTO LAW
 Summary: Allows manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic liquor to purchase advertising space and time at sports venues, amphitheaters and dance halls of certain size in connection with events held on premises.
 Sponsor(s): Senator Girod (R-Stayton)
        

Tennessee

House Bill 223 - PASSED INTO LAWSummary: Allows for the State Department of Transportation to allow certain commercial advertising on the Tennessee 511 system. Advertisements for alcoholic beverages are prohibited.Sponsor(s): Representative Vince Dean (R-East Ridge)

Senate Bill 32 - PASSED INTO LAWSummary: Allows for the State Department of Transportation to allow certain commercial advertising on the Tennessee 511 system. Advertisements for alcoholic beverages are prohibited.Sponsor(s): Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville)


Utah 

House Bill 199 - PASSED INTO LAW*Summary: Allows for school boards to sell advertising space on the exterior of school buses. Advertisements for alcoholic beverages are included in those prohibited.  Sponsor(s): Jim Bird (R-Salt Lake)

*Governor signed March 25, 2011. Effective May 9, 2011.


2011 Dead Bills



Mississippi

House Bill 899
Summary: Prohibits outdoor advertising for alcoholic beverages and other products in certain areas with high rates of crime and violence, underperforming schools and low-housing starts. Prohibits outdoor advertising alcoholic beverages and other products within 500 feet of playgrounds, schools, places of worship and child care facilities unless an exemption is granted. An exemption may be granted if a municipality finds that the 500 foot prohibition deprives a reasonable opportunity to communicate truthful information to adult consumers who reside and work in the municipality where the advertisement is to be placed.Sponsor(s): Representative Omeria Scott (D-Clarke)


Nevada

 Senate Bill 416 
Summary: Requires that any marketing program or promotion of liquor on the premises of a liquor retailer be conducted by a “liquor marketing company.” All liquor marketing companies must be licensed by the State.Sponsor(s): Commerce, Labor and Energy



2010 Bills



Federal

United States House Bill 6258
Summary: An act to reduce childhood obesity. In part the bill will provide subsidies to convenience stores to offer more fruits and vegetables. Eligibility for the program requires that stores limit the number of advertisements for alcoholic beverages.Sponsor(s): Representative Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio)


New York

Assembly Bill 9761
Summary: Prohibits the advertising of alcoholic beverages during television broadcasts of sporting events. The prohibition does not apply to broadcasts between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Sponsor(s): Assemblyman Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn)


2010 Dead Bills



Louisiana

House Bill 1344
Summary: Permits school districts to place advertising on school buses. Advertisements for alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Sponsor(s): Representative Austin J. Badon, Jr. (D-New Orleans)


Mississippi

House Bill 1233
Summary: Authorizes school districts to adopt policies allowing advertising on school buses. Policies must not permit alcohol advertising.
Sponsor(s): Representative John Mayo (D-Coahoma)


New Hampshire

Senate Bill 475
Summary: Modifies current advertising restrictions to prohibit the advertising or promotion of liquor or beverages by the use of billboards. Also the advertising or promotion of liquor or beverages shall not be inconsistent with the spirit of public health. Sponsor(s): Senators Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) and Deborah Reynolds (D-Plymouth)



2009 Bills



California Senate Bill 336
SUMMARY: Exempts the display of advertising of alcoholic beverages at arenas on public land with a capacity of 5,000 seats or more if the beverage product advertised is consumed on the premises and was advertised on the premises prior to July 1, 2008.
SPONSOR(S): Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana)

Massachusetts House Bill 1113
SUMMARY: Prohibits alcohol advertising on commonwealth property.
SPONSOR(S): Representative Martin J. Walsh (D-Boston)

New York Assembly Bills 2475, 1305, and 5635 (same as Senate Bill 2958).SUMMARY: No billboard for alcoholic beverages can be erected within 1,000 feet of any school or playground.
SPONSOR(S): AB 2475: Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) AB 1305: Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright (D-Manhattan)
AB 5635: Assemblyman Karim Camara (D-Brooklyn) SB 2958: Senator Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn)

New York Assembly Bill 6545
SUMMARY: No billboard advertising for alcohol or tobacco products shall be erected or maintained within a one mile radius of any school or daycare center.SPONSOR(S): Assemblymen Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach), Jose Rivera (D-Bronx)*

New York Assembly Bill 6411SUMMARY: Prohibits mass transit facilities in a city with a population of one million or more from advertising the sale or use of tobacco products or alcohol.SPONSOR(S): Assemblymen Felix Ortiz (D-Brooklyn), Assemblywoman Joan Millman (D-Brooklyn), and Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach)*
Ohio House Bill 353
SUMMARY: Authorizes the board of education of any school district to sell advertising space on school buses operated in its district. Alcohol advertising is to be prohibited.SPONSOR(S): Representatives Matt Huffman (R-Lima) and Tom Letson (D-Warren)

Pennsylvania 2009-2010 House Bill 79SUMMARY: Prohibits licensees from placing advertisements for alcoholic beverages on any property of a state-funded public transit system.
SPONSOR(S): Representative Ronald R. Donatucci (D-Philadelphia)
*More than 3 sponsors listed



2009 Dead Bills



Arkansas Senate Bill 338
SUMMARY: Limits the posting of advertisements for alcoholic beverages on the exterior of buildings to where a retail license or permit to sell an alcoholic beverage is held. Exterior postings cannot be paid for in any way.
SPONSOR(S): Senators Steve Bryles (D-Blytheville); Sue Madison (D-Fayetteville)

New Mexico Senate Bill 514SUMMARY: Would have limited alcohol advertising near youth activities and banned alcoholic beverage outdoor advertisements within five hundred feet of any public playground, elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher learning or child care facility.SPONSOR(S): Senator Mary Jane Garcia (D-Dona Ana)

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