H4155
An Act relative to adding four additional liquor licenses to the town West Springfield
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the town of West Springfield, Massachusetts, to issue four additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Currently, the town’s regulations limit the number of licenses available. These new licenses would permit the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, potentially increasing business opportunities for local establishments. The bill was presented by Representative Finn and Senator Velis, and has received local approval from the mayor and town council.
Key provisions
- Authorizes West Springfield to grant four additional liquor licenses.
- Licenses are for the sale of all alcoholic beverages.
- Alcohol sales are permitted to be consumed off the premises.
- The bill was presented by Representative Finn and Senator Velis.
- Local approval from the mayor and town council was received.
Who is affected
- The town of West Springfield, Massachusetts
- Local businesses that sell alcoholic beverages
- Residents of West Springfield
Notable changes
- Increases the number of available liquor licenses in West Springfield.
- Allows for off-premises sales of alcohol, which may differ from current regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
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Bill H.4155 194th (Current)
An Act relative to adding four additional liquor licenses to the town West Springfield
By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4155) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to grant 4 additional licenses 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
Presenters: Michael J. Finn , John C. Velis City/Town: West Springfield (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4155
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 5/29/2025 | 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 H4287 |
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