Bill > H2311

This bill establishes a special commission to study and potentially improve the municipal business licensing process in Massachusetts. The commission will be comprised of diverse stakeholders, including legislative leaders (chairs of Community Development and Small Businesses committees), representatives from minority leaders in the house and senate, the secretary of housing and economic development, and representatives from various business associations like the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Retailers Association, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and Massachusetts Restaurant Association. The commission is tasked with holding at least three public hearings to gather input from businesses and the public about current municipal licensing procedures and potential ways to streamline these processes. By March 1, 2027, the commission must submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing their findings and offering potential legislative recommendations for updating the commonwealth's licensing laws. The goal is to make business licensing more efficient and less burdensome for businesses across Massachusetts municipalities.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2311