H3893
An Act authorizing the town of Lexington to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, to issue ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages that may be consumed on the premises. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and signed into law by the Governor, becoming Chapter 36 of the Acts of 2025. This legislation builds upon similar authorizations for other towns in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Lexington to issue ten additional licenses for wine and malt beverages.
- Licenses are specifically for consumption on the premises.
- The bill was approved by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- The bill became Chapter 36 of the Acts of 2025.
- This legislation is similar to previous authorizations for other Massachusetts towns.
Who is affected
- Town of Lexington, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Lexington that sell wine and malt beverages
- Residents of Lexington
Notable changes
- Increases the number of available licenses for alcohol sales in Lexington.
- Allows for on-premises consumption of alcohol with the purchased beverages.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Ciccolo
Cosponsors
Cindy F. Friedman
Michelle L. Ciccolo
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Bill H.3893 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Lexington to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3893) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michelle L. Ciccolo City/Town: Lexington (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 14 actions for Bill H.3893
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 3/31/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 8/21/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 9/17/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 9/26/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 36 of the Acts of 2025 |
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