H4285
An Act modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol permitting laws
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update Massachusetts’ alcohol permitting laws to better reflect current practices and streamline the process for businesses seeking licenses. It seeks to modernize regulations surrounding alcohol sales and distribution, potentially addressing outdated requirements and improving clarity for both businesses and regulators. The bill also incorporates elements from related proposals, H36 and H477, to create a more comprehensive update to the state’s alcohol permitting system. The bill is currently being considered by the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading.
Key provisions
- Updates regulations for alcohol sales and distribution.
- Incorporates provisions from H36 and H477.
- Streamlines the process for obtaining alcohol permits.
- Addresses outdated requirements in existing alcohol laws.
- Clarifies responsibilities for alcohol vendors and regulators.
Who is affected
- Alcohol vendors
- Distributors
- Retailers
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Potential changes to licensing requirements.
- Modernization of regulations related to alcohol sales.
- Incorporation of elements from previously proposed legislation (H36 and H477).
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.4285 194th (Current)
An Act modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol permitting laws
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4285
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/23/2025 | House | New draft of H36 and H477 |
| 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 |
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