H4452
An Act A Beautiful Brunch Act, the ABBA Bill
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Bill overview
This bill, officially titled the ‘ABBA Bill,’ aims to regulate how alcoholic beverages are sold and delivered. It focuses on establishing clearer rules and oversight for these sales, likely to ensure consumer protection and proper licensing practices. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees in the House and Senate, with a scheduled hearing planned for October 2025. It appears to be part of a series of related proposals concerning alcohol sales in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Regulation of alcoholic beverage sales and delivery.
- Emphasis on consumer protection.
- Requirements for proper licensing of alcohol sales.
- Scheduled hearing to discuss the bill's details.
Who is affected
- Alcohol beverage retailers
- Alcohol beverage distributors
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- Alcohol licensing professionals
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts related to alcohol sales regulations in Massachusetts.
- A hearing is scheduled to gather feedback and discuss the proposed regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Adam J. Scanlon
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill H.4452 194th (Current)
An Act A Beautiful Brunch Act, the ABBA Bill
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to further regulate the sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Adam J. Scanlon , Jack Patrick Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4452
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 8/25/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4983 |
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