H3906
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Somerset, Massachusetts, to issue one additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed off the premises. The town already has the authority to grant such licenses, and this act formally recognizes and expands that power. It’s a local measure aimed at potentially increasing options for consumers and businesses within the town.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerset to issue one additional alcoholic beverage license.
- The license is specifically for beverages to be consumed off the premises.
- The authorization is based on a petition from the town of Somerset.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Somerset, Massachusetts
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages in Somerset
- Consumers in Somerset
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon existing local authority to grant alcoholic beverage licenses.
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Cosponsors
Michael J. Rodrigues
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Bill H.3906 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3906) of Justin Thurber and Michael J. Rodrigues (by vote of the town) that the town of Somerset be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Justin Thurber City/Town: Somerset (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3906
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/17/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4286 |
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