H4286
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises
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Bill overview
This law allows the town of Somerset, Massachusetts, to issue an additional license permitting the sale of wine and malt beverages for consumption off the premises. This means businesses in Somerset could potentially sell alcoholic drinks to be enjoyed outside of their establishments. The legislation was approved by the General Court and signed into law by the Governor.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerset to grant an additional license.
- The license allows for the sale of wine and malt beverages.
- Beverages can be consumed off the premises.
- The town of Somerset has already received local approval for this action.
- The bill was amended and passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was enacted as Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2025.
Who is affected
- The town of Somerset, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Somerset that sell alcoholic beverages
- Residents of Somerset
Notable changes
- Similar legislation (H.4288, H.380, H.5244, HD.5269) has addressed this issue for Somerset in the past.
- The current bill represents a specific authorization for an additional off-premises license.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Michael J. Rodrigues
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Bill H.4286 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure City/Town: Somerset (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 13 actions for Bill H.4286
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H3906 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/1/2025 | House | Enacted |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 12/10/2025 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2025 |
Similar Bills
H.3906 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
H.4288 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grand additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
H.380 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
H.5244 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
HD.5269 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
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