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MA H4813
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the town of Milton to grant 5 additional liquor licenses for on-premises consumption of all alcoholic beverages, notwithstanding state quota limits under Chapter 138
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Licenses are restricted to establishments in 5 designated economic development zones: East Milton, Central/Milton Village, Curry College/Fuller Village, Mattapan Station Area, and Route 28 Area
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Licenses may only be used in dining rooms of common victuallers (restaurants) and cannot be transferred outside their initial designated zone
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All 5 licenses must be initially issued within 3 years of the act's effective date, though they may be reissued to new applicants thereafter if returned to the licensing authority
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New applicants seeking a returned license must provide letters from the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance confirming good standing and payment of all taxes and fees
Legislative Description
Authorizing the town of Milton to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
2/12/2026