H4188
An Act authorizing the town of Westwood to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Westwood, Massachusetts, to issue licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor. Currently, Westwood’s regulations may limit the types of alcoholic beverages that can be sold. The bill seeks to grant the town the authority to determine its own policies regarding alcohol sales within its boundaries. This action is being pursued through a joint petition from local representatives.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Westwood to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages.
- Permits the town to regulate the sale of beer, wine, and liquor.
- Provides Westwood with the power to determine its own alcohol sales policies.
- The bill was presented by Representatives McMurtry and Senator Rush.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who is affected
- The town of Westwood, Massachusetts
- Residents of Westwood
- Businesses in Westwood that sell alcoholic beverages
- Alcohol beverage distributors
- The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Notable changes
- Currently, Westwood’s alcohol sales regulations are not explicitly defined in the bill.
- The bill allows for local control over alcohol sales licensing.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Michael F. Rush
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Bill H.4188 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Westwood to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4188) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush (by vote of the town) that the town of Westwood be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Paul McMurtry , Michael F. Rush City/Town: Westwood (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4188
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 6/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4814 |
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