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