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This search returns changes listed under the Alcohol Policy Topics section of the site only, and does not include the Recreational Use of Cannabis or COVID-19 policy topics. The increase in policy changes beginning in 2003 is due to the fact that coverage for 10 of the APIS policy topics begins on January 1, 2003. Policy changes prior to January 1, 1998, are limited to changes involving the Pregnancy and Alcohol and Pregnancy and Drugs topics. The most recent year of coverage includes only changes that took effect on January 1 of that year. Changes to Cannabis policies can be viewed using the Changes Over Time tab for Cannabis volumes 1 and 2, and setting the dates to the most recent year.

Query Results
Category Policy Topic Jurisdiction Date
Alcohol Beverages PricingDrink SpecialsDistrict of Columbia2/21/2020
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerConnecticut7/1/2023
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesBeerDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsConnecticut10/1/2019
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesDistilled SpiritsDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineConnecticut10/1/2019
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/30/2018
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineTexas1/1/2014
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/1/2013
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia7/1/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineConnecticut5/4/2011
Alcohol Beverages TaxesWineDistrict of Columbia10/1/2009
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesConnecticut7/1/2002
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesTexas9/1/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsAdult Operators of Noncommercial Motor VehiclesDistrict of Columbia4/13/1999
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftConnecticut10/1/2003
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) LimitsOperators of Recreational WatercraftTexas9/1/1999
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance Parity for Alcohol-Related TreatmentConnecticut10/1/2019
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Texas1/1/2014
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)District of Columbia3/8/2007
Health Care Services and FinancingHealth Insurance: Losses due to Intoxication (“UPPL”)Connecticut10/1/2006
Pregnancy and AlcoholLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectTexas9/1/1997
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas6/21/2015
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas9/2/2012
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas9/1/2004
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentTexas1/1/2003
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut1/15/2019
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/1/2018
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/10/2017
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsDistrict of Columbia10/11/2011
Pregnancy and AlcoholReporting RequirementsTexas10/20/1994
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyTexas2/19/2008
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyTexas9/1/2007
Pregnancy and AlcoholWarning Signs: Drinking During PregnancyDistrict of Columbia11/19/1985
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectDistrict of Columbia10/19/2002
Pregnancy and DrugsLegal Significance for Child Abuse/Child NeglectTexas9/1/1997
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas6/21/2015
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas9/2/2012
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas9/1/2004
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentTexas1/1/2003
Pregnancy and DrugsPriority TreatmentDistrict of Columbia3/15/1990
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsTexas1/1/2020
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut1/15/2019
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/1/2018
Pregnancy and DrugsReporting RequirementsConnecticut7/10/2017
Retail SalesBans on Off-Premises Sunday SalesConnecticut5/14/2012
Retail SalesKeg RegistrationConnecticut6/13/2023
TransportationOpen Containers of Alcohol in Motor VehiclesTexas9/1/2001
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia6/30/2022
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholDistrict of Columbia4/10/2009
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholTexas9/1/2005
Underage DrinkingFalse Identification for Obtaining AlcoholConnecticut10/1/2001
Underage DrinkingMinimum Ages for Off-Premises SellersConnecticut6/2/2016
Underage DrinkingPossession/Consumption/Internal Possession of AlcoholConnecticut10/1/2006
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut7/1/2021
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut10/1/2012
Underage DrinkingProhibitions Against Hosting Underage Drinking PartiesConnecticut10/1/2006
Underage DrinkingUnderage Purchase of AlcoholConnecticut10/1/1998
Underage DrinkingUse/Lose: Driving PrivilegesConnecticut6/25/2007

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