S276
An Act authorizing the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcohol to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, to issue five additional licenses that permit the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises. Currently, Cohasset’s regulations limit the number of such licenses available. This legislation seeks to increase the town’s capacity to serve alcohol in establishments where patrons drink the beverages on-site. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Cohasset to issue five additional alcohol licenses.
- Licenses are specifically for alcohol consumption on the premises.
- The legislation was petitioned by the town of Cohasset.
- The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The bill was ordered to a third reading in the Senate.
- The House concurred with the Senate version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Cohasset that serve alcohol
- Residents of Cohasset
Notable changes
- Increases the number of alcohol licenses available in Cohasset.
- Specifies that licenses are for on-premises consumption.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsors
Patrick M. O'Connor
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.276 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcohol to be drunk on the premises
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by the vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcohol to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Cohasset (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.276
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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