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MA H4815
Bill
Status
Passed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Arlington's Select Board to place a ballot question at a 2026 town election asking voters whether to approve 2 additional off-premises alcohol sales licenses (package store licenses)
- Requires majority voter approval at the 2026 election before the Select Board can issue the new licenses
- Overrides existing state alcohol licensing laws (Chapter 138, sections 11, 11A, and 17) and previous Arlington-specific licensing acts from 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2018
- Licenses remain subject to standard state alcohol regulations under Chapter 138, with exceptions specified in this act
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
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
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2026
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling12/8/2025
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