An Act relative to national criminal background checks for section 12 and 15 licenses
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission in Massachusetts to conduct national criminal background checks on individuals applying for section 12 and 15 alcoholic beverage licenses. Currently, the Commission relies on state-level checks. This change aims to enhance public safety by preventing individuals with criminal records from obtaining licenses to sell alcohol, particularly in locations where alcohol consumption is permitted.
Key provisions
- The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission must conduct national criminal background checks.
- The bill applies to applicants for section 12 and 15 alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Background checks will be performed on individuals with felony convictions.
- The Commission will utilize existing national criminal background check systems.
- This measure seeks to improve the safety of communities by limiting access to alcohol licenses for those with criminal histories.
Who is affected
- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
- Individuals applying for alcoholic beverage licenses
- Businesses seeking alcoholic beverage licenses
- Massachusetts residents
- The public
Notable changes
- Currently, Massachusetts relies on state-level criminal background checks.
- This bill mandates a national background check process.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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