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MA H4815
MA H4815Authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the select board (the town's governing body) of Arlington, Massachusetts to place a ballot question before the town's voters regarding increasing the number of licenses for selling all alcoholic beverages that are intended for off-premises consumption. While the bill text is minimal, the title and government summary suggest that the legislation would allow Arlington to potentially expand the number of retail locations permitted to sell packaged alcohol, subject to voter approval. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, which means that once approved by the necessary legislative bodies, the town would be empowered to hold a local referendum on the alcohol license expansion.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2026 (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4815 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4815.pdf |
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