S2532
An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Walpole, Massachusetts, to issue up to two additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. These licenses would permit the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises. The bill is being considered by the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Walpole to issue up to two additional alcohol licenses.
- Licenses are for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Alcohol sales are permitted to be consumed off the premises.
- The bill was petitioned by residents of Walpole.
- The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Walpole, Massachusetts
- Residents of Walpole
- Businesses in Walpole that sell alcohol
Notable changes
- This bill differs from H.4190 (2013-2014) which authorized licenses for consumption on the premises.
- It contrasts with H.3872 (2015-2016) which proposed five additional licenses.
- It is similar to H.4277 (2021-2022) which authorized an additional license for wines and malt beverages.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
John H. Rogers
Marcus S. Vaughn
Michael F. Rush
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Bill S.2532 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2532) of Michael F. Rush, Edward R. Philips, Marcus S. Vaughn, John H. Rogers and others (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael F. Rush Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Walpole (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2532
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/16/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 6/18/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026 |
| 3/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
Similar Bills
H.4190 188th (2013 - 2014)
An Act Authorizing the town of Walpole to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
H.3872 189th (2015 - 2016)
An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant 5 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
HD.5087 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act allowing the town of Walpole to postpone its 2020 municipal election
H.4277 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant an additional license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises
H.5140 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act amending the charter of the town of Walpole
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