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MA H5051
MA H5051Removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill, concerning the town of Belmont, removes specific requirements for the number of seats a business must have to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. Previously, certain laws, like those enacted in 1997, 2010, and 2014, mandated minimum and maximum seating capacities for these types of licenses, for example, requiring between 60 and 250 seats under one law and 39 to 125 seats under another. This legislation, which has received local approval, amends these existing laws by striking out those specific seating capacity restrictions, allowing licenses to be issued regardless of the number of seats a business has, thereby simplifying the licensing process for establishments in Belmont.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate concurred (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5051 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5051.pdf |
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