H 5478·MA·house
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
Signed into LawFiled Jun 4, 2026
Sponsor: Thomas P. Walsh (D)
Latest Action
Senate: Amended (Cyr) by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S3114, as amended
Jun 8, 2026
Summary
The act lets local municipalities choose to run a short‑term pilot that lets bars stay open later and permits people to drink in certain public areas during the summer. It applies only from June 8 to July 31, 2026, and only to establishments that already hold a liquor license. The measure is meant to test expanded alcohol availability in a controlled, limited timeframe.
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