An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026

Summary

The bill lets Massachusetts cities and towns that choose to opt in run a summer‑long pilot where bars and restaurants can stay open an extra hour, up to 3 a.m., and sell alcohol for off‑premises consumption in specially created districts. It also permits public consumption of alcohol in those districts, subject to local rules, from June 1 to August 31, 2026.

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