SB 417-FN (2026): requiring state liquor outlets to post warnings relative to the increased risk of cancer and birth defects from drinking alcoholic beverages.
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SB 417-FN (2026)
requiring state liquor outlets to post warnings relative to the increased risk of cancer and birth defects from drinking alcoholic beverages.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Commerce
- Subject: Liquor and Beer
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026. The committee voted 4–2 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, SH 100
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Commerce
- January 13, 2026: Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:30 am
- February 5, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/05/2026, Vote 4-2, CC
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 02/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1174-FN (2026): requiring all on-premises and off-premises licensees and state liquor stores to post visible signage warning of the potential health risks associated with alcohol use.