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MA H296

MA H296
Relative to removing liquor license caps in communities


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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

Relative to removing liquor license caps in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to remove the existing caps on the number of liquor licenses that cities and towns in Massachusetts can issue. The bill would allow municipalities to determine the number of all alcoholic beverage or wine and malt beverage licenses to be issued by their local licensing authorities, subject to adopting a plan that is approved by the local governing body and includes at least one public hearing. Additionally, the bill requires the governing body of each city or town, except Boston, to hold a public hearing on a license application within 30 days of the application date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4680 (on 05/30/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H296
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H296.pdf
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