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MA S176

MA S176
Modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol laws


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws. It removes the requirement for certain alcohol licenses to be for "contiguous" premises, expands the character requirement for license applicants, and increases the number of business days for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to act on license applications from 5 to 10 days. The bill also removes two specific provisions from the existing law related to the sale of alcohol. Overall, this legislation simplifies and updates Massachusetts' alcohol licensing regulations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2628 (on 04/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S176
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S176.pdf
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