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MA H439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul McMurtry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Holders of 2 or more retail alcohol licenses (Section 15) may combine purchases across up to 9 licenses to qualify for wholesaler quantity discounts
  • Creates new Section 15G allowing 3-7 separate retail license holders to form cooperative purchasing agreements for joint alcohol purchases
  • Cooperative agreements are capped at 9 total licenses in the aggregate
  • All alcohol purchased through cooperative agreements must be distributed only to participating licensees
  • Amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws governing alcoholic beverages

Legislative Description

Relative to alcohol purchasing discounts

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4969

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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