H4275
An Act relative to alcohol license permits and suspensions
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill addresses the suspension of alcohol licenses in Massachusetts. It aims to standardize the process for suspending licenses, particularly for establishments with repeated violations of alcohol regulations. The bill seeks to clarify the criteria and procedures used by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) when determining whether to suspend a license, ensuring greater transparency and consistency in enforcement. It also seeks to streamline the process for appealing license suspensions.
Key provisions
- Establishes clear criteria for the ABCC to suspend alcohol licenses.
- Requires the ABCC to provide specific reasons for license suspensions.
- Defines a process for appealing license suspension decisions.
- Addresses the suspension of licenses for establishments with repeated violations.
Who is affected
- Alcohol license holders
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABCC)
- Businesses that serve alcohol
- Consumers of alcohol
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Standardizes the process for alcohol license suspensions.
- Increases transparency in ABCC decision-making.
- Provides a mechanism for appealing license suspensions.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Steven S. Howitt
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.4275 194th (Current)
An Act relative to alcohol license permits and suspensions
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
Tabs
Bill History Cosponsors Committee Summary
Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4275
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H390 |
| 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 |
Similar Bills
H.390 194th (Current)
An Act relative to license suspensions
H.260 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act relative to license suspensions
H.392 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act relative to license suspensions
H.322 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act relative to license suspensions
H.718 194th (Current)
An Act to reduce out-of-school suspensions
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.