H4877
An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Raynham, Massachusetts, to issue an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Importantly, the license would restrict sales to patrons who do not consume the alcohol on the premises. This measure is based on a petition from the town of Raynham.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Raynham to issue an additional alcohol license.
- The license prohibits on-premises consumption of alcohol.
- The authorization is based on a town petition.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- Town of Raynham, Massachusetts
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages in Raynham
- Residents of Raynham
Notable changes
- The bill is a specific authorization for Raynham, not a general change to state alcohol licensing laws.
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill H.4877 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4877) of Dennis C. Gallagher (by vote of the town) that the town of Raynham be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher City/Town: Raynham (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4877
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 1/23/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5099 |
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