This bill mandates the liquor commission to create and distribute informational materials regarding alcohol use disorder at state liquor stores. Specifically, it requires the commission to collaborate with the department of health and human services’ division for behavioral health to prepare materials that help identify signs of alcohol use disorder and provide resources for individuals concerned about it. The new paragraph added to RSA 175:4 outlines that these materials must be provided with each purchase at liquor stores, either as part of the receipt, on packaging, or as a separate printed item. Additionally, the information must be displayed in the stores through printed posters or electronic formats. The commission is also authorized to distribute this content through various other means as deemed appropriate.

The bill does not allocate specific funding or authorize new positions but anticipates an increase in expenditures related to the production and distribution of these materials, estimated to be up to $500,000 annually. The liquor commission has indicated that the costs will arise from purchasing new bags or packaging materials, modifying point-of-sale systems to include the required information on receipts, and producing posters for display in stores. The fiscal impact is expected to be realized after FY 2025, with no immediate revenue changes anticipated.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 175:4