An Act modernizing the Massachusetts laws
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.477, aims to update the laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages in Massachusetts. It seeks to modernize the existing permitting process, potentially streamlining regulations and addressing current issues related to alcohol licensing. The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently received Senate concurrence. It is closely related to other legislation seeking to modernize various regulatory environments within the state.
Key provisions
- Updates regulations for alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Streamlines the process for obtaining alcohol permits.
- Addresses current issues related to alcohol licensing in Massachusetts.
- The bill was accompanied by a new draft, H.4285.
Who is affected
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Notable changes
- Modernization of existing alcohol permitting laws.
- Potential streamlining of the licensing process.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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