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MA H4597
Bill
Status
Introduced
9/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul McMurtry
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AI Summary
- New off-premises alcohol retail licenses issued after 2026 cannot be located within 500 feet of any existing off-premises alcohol licensee
- Local licensing authorities may grant an exception after a hearing and written determination that the premises would not be detrimental to public health, safety, and community welfare
- License transfers within the 500-foot radius are permitted if the new location is not closer to the existing licensee than the original location
- Applicants denied a license under this section have the right to appeal under Section 67 of Chapter 138
- Amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138 by adding new Section 16D
Legislative Description
To ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
1/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure10/6/2025
Rules9/29/2025
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