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MA H5084

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Vieira

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Bourne licensing authority to grant a non-transferable annual license for off-premises sale of all alcoholic beverages to Sea State Foods, LLC (d/b/a Cataumet Fish), managed by Patrick Ross

  • Creates an exception to Section 17 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, which typically limits the number of liquor licenses a municipality can issue

  • License is subject to all other provisions of Chapter 138 (Massachusetts liquor control laws) except the quota restrictions

  • Local approval has been received from the Town of Bourne by vote

  • Filed on December 22, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Bourne to grant a non- transferable license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 03/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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