Bill > H411

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) to conduct comprehensive national criminal background checks on individuals applying for specific types of alcoholic beverage licenses (specifically licenses under sections 12 and 15 of Chapter 138). The proposed amendment permits the ABCC to obtain and access complete criminal offender record information for all license applicants, and allows the ABCC to share this information with local licensing authorities who are reviewing the applications. Importantly, the bill strictly limits the use of this criminal background information, mandating that it can only be used for the purpose of reviewing and potentially approving the alcoholic beverage license application. This provision represents an expansion of the ABCC's investigative capabilities, enabling more thorough vetting of potential licensees while establishing clear restrictions on how the obtained criminal record information may be utilized, thus protecting applicants' privacy and preventing potential misuse of sensitive personal information.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H411