H349
An Act establishing a commission to consider happy hour in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill proposes the creation of a commission to study the potential repeal of restrictions on offering and selling discounted alcoholic beverages, commonly known as ‘happy hour,’ in Massachusetts. The commission would include members of the General Court and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure experts. The goal is to examine the current regulations and consider whether changes are warranted to support local businesses and potentially boost economic activity.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to review happy hour regulations.
- Include members from the General Court and relevant consumer protection agencies.
- Examine existing restrictions on discounted alcoholic beverages.
- Consider potential impacts on businesses and consumers.
- Evaluate the possibility of repealing or modifying current regulations.
Who is affected
- Alcoholic beverage retailers
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- The General Court
- Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure agencies
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to revisit regulations surrounding happy hour.
- It could lead to changes in how discounted alcohol is offered and sold.
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Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.349 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to consider happy hour in the Commonwealth
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 349) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine repealing restrictions on the offer and sale of discounted alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Mike Connolly
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.349
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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