H4281
An Act relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
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Bill overview
This bill addresses successor supplier laws and the sale of alcoholic beverages to wholesalers in Massachusetts. It proposes to terminate the practice of suppliers selling alcohol to wholesalers after the supplier’s license is terminated. The bill aims to ensure that terminated licenses do not continue to facilitate alcohol sales, potentially reducing the availability of alcohol and impacting the wholesale distribution market. It also seeks to clarify the responsibilities of suppliers and wholesalers regarding license transfers.
Key provisions
- Terminates the sale of alcoholic beverages by a supplier to a wholesaler after the supplier’s license is terminated.
- Requires suppliers to immediately cease providing alcohol to wholesalers upon license termination.
- Addresses successor supplier laws related to alcoholic beverage sales.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of wholesalers regarding alcohol inventory after a supplier’s license is terminated.
- Specifies procedures for transferring licenses upon termination.
Who is affected
- Alcoholic beverage suppliers
- Wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
- The retail market for alcoholic beverages
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new restriction on the sale of alcohol to wholesalers following a supplier’s license termination.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
John J. Mahoney
Michael J. Moran
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Bill H.4281 194th (Current)
An Act relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4281
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H435 and H445 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Read third |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H4764 |
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H.4764 194th (Current)
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