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Introduced
04/01/2024
04/01/2024
In Committee
04/29/2024
04/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to extend pandemic related relief for dining establishments to allow cocktails-to-go; of Denise C. Garlick relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., relative to extending pandemic-related relief for dining establishments by allowing for the delivery of certain alcoholic beverages; and of Mike Connolly relative to the sale of food and alcoholic beverages by restaurants and bars and for the establishment of a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the promotion and discounted sale of alcoholic beverages, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2628).
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize Massachusetts' alcohol laws by making several changes. It removes the requirement that outdoor seating areas for licensed establishments be "contiguous" to the main premises, streamlines the application process for adding or expanding outdoor seating, and reduces the time for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to review and approve such applications. Additionally, the bill establishes a special commission to examine permanent reforms to enable outdoor dining and the sale of alcoholic beverages "to-go," including reviewing licensure requirements, infrastructure needs, and the potential permanence of allowing cocktails-to-go that were previously allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission is required to submit its recommendations by October 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Mike Connolly (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Bill Galvin (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
John Velis (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2628 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2628.pdf |
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