S2628
An Act providing for alcoholic beverage licenses in the town of Bolton
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to allow the town of Bolton, Massachusetts, to regulate and issue its own alcoholic beverage licenses. Currently, liquor license control is managed at the state level. The bill, originating from a petition by residents of Bolton, aims to return local control over the distribution and sale of alcohol within the town’s boundaries.
Key provisions
- Allows Bolton to issue alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Returns local control over liquor license regulations to the town of Bolton.
- Addresses a petition from Bolton residents seeking local control.
- Specifies the bill originated from a town petition.
- Relates to consumer protection and professional licensure.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Who is affected
- Residents of Bolton, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Bolton that sell alcoholic beverages
- The town government of Bolton
Notable changes
- Shifts liquor license control from the state to the town of Bolton.
- Represents a change in local governance regarding alcohol sales.
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Primary sponsor
Robyn K. Kennedy
Cosponsors
Robyn K. Kennedy
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Bill S.2628 194th (Current)
An Act providing for alcoholic beverage licenses in the town of Bolton
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2628) of Robyn K. Kennedy and Kate Hogan (by vote of the town) to provide for alcoholic beverage licenses in the town of Bolton. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Robyn K. Kennedy Status: Referred to House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling City/Town: Bolton (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill S.2628
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 10/8/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026 |
| 1/23/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 3/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/28/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
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