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S 279·MA·senate

An Act returning liquor license control to municipalities

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Jake Oliveira (D)
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Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jan 5, 2026

Summary

This legislation amends state liquor laws so each municipality decides how many alcohol licenses to issue, requires a local licensing plan and public hearings, and makes new licenses non‑transferable. It also forces license holders to return a license if they close, sell, or otherwise cease using it, and repeals several state‑level licensing provisions. The changes affect local licensing authorities, businesses that sell alcohol, and the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

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