H4184
An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Scituate, Massachusetts, to issue four additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed on the premises. Currently, Scituate’s regulations limit the number of establishments permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption. This legislation seeks to increase the availability of these types of establishments within the town. The Governor has authorized the town to proceed with this action.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Scituate to issue four additional alcohol beverage licenses.
- Licenses are specifically for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.
- The town of Scituate will be responsible for administering the new licenses.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- The town of Scituate, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Scituate that currently hold alcohol beverage licenses
- Residents of Scituate
Notable changes
- Increases the number of establishments permitted to serve alcohol for on-site consumption in Scituate.
- No current law is explicitly cited as being changed by this bill.
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Primary sponsor
Maura T. Healey
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Bill H.4184 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
Message from Her Excellency the Governor authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Maura T. Healey
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4184
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/2/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4657 |
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