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MA H26

Modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol laws

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Introduced
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 25) as relates to modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing licensing authorities to authorize licensees to serve alcoholic beverages on non-contiguous premises, subject to guidelines set by the commission. 2. Removing the fourth sentence in the fourth paragraph of section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws. 3. Removing the sixth sentence in the first paragraph of section 15 of chapter 138 of the General Laws. 4. Requiring that no applicant shall be issued a license under chapter 138 unless the applicant's character is satisfactory to the licensing authorities. 5. Increasing the number of business days from five to ten for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to act on certain applications.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4587 (on 03/14/2022)
(12 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H26
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H26.pdf
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