MA S2871

Bill

To facilitate outdoor dining

Introduced
05/09/2022

In Committee
08/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2871).

AI Summary

This bill aims to facilitate outdoor dining in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Allowing licensing authorities to authorize licensees to serve alcoholic beverages on non-contiguous premises, subject to guidelines set by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC). 2. Establishing a streamlined application process for businesses seeking to change the description of their licensed premises to include or expand outdoor seating. This includes requirements for public notice, a public hearing within 5 business days, and a decision from the local licensing authority within 48 hours of the hearing. The ABCC is required to approve or reject the application within 24 hours of receiving it. 3. Creating a special commission to examine permanent reforms to further enable outdoor dining in the Commonwealth, including reviewing licensure requirements and infrastructure needs. The commission is required to submit a report with recommendations by October 13, 2022. This bill is intended to support the economic recovery of restaurants and bars by facilitating and streamlining the process for expanding outdoor dining options.

Sponsors (4)

Anne Gobi (D), Brian Murray (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), John Velis (D),

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2871

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2871
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2871.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2224	Protecting the health and safety of people in restaurants	Accompanied a new draft, see H4273	Similar To
H411	Relative to the sale of fresh produce by restaurants	Accompanied a study order, see H4880	Similar To
S1885	Relative to senior property tax deferral	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1913	Relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S196	To continue expanded take-out/delivery options in response to COVID-19	Accompanied a study order, see S2666	Similar To
S2005	To establish a vendors’ collection allowance	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S211	To provide increased access to hearing aids	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2145	Expanding equitable access for solar energy net metering	Accompanied H4524	Similar To
S247	To promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars	Accompanied a new draft, see S2871	Replaces

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MA S2871

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