H4006
An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to issue an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Importantly, the license would not allow for the consumption of alcohol on the premises where it is sold. This action was initiated by a petition from the town of Dartmouth and has been approved by the town’s select board.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Dartmouth to grant an additional alcoholic beverage license.
- The license allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- The license prohibits the consumption of alcohol on the premises where it is sold.
- The bill originated from a petition by the town of Dartmouth.
- The town’s select board approved the petition.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
- The bill was reported favorably by committee.
- The bill was passed by the House and Senate.
Who is affected
- Town of Dartmouth, Massachusetts
- Residents of Dartmouth
- Businesses in Dartmouth that sell alcoholic beverages
Notable changes
- Allows for an additional license in Dartmouth.
- Specifies that alcohol sales must not be accompanied by on-premises consumption.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher M. Markey
Cosponsor
Christopher M. Markey
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Bill H.4006 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4006) of Christopher M. Markey (by vote of the town) that the town of Dartmouth be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Christopher M. Markey Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Dartmouth (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4006
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 4/7/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 5/1/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 7/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/13/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
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