H4662
An Act amending Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008 authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 annual license for the sale of wine, malt and cordial beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill changes the rules for alcohol licenses in Salem, Massachusetts. Currently, the city has one annual license for wine, malt, and cordial beverages to be consumed on premises. This bill would allow the city to convert that license into an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on premises. This would increase the availability of alcohol sales in the city.
Key provisions
- Allows Salem to convert a single existing annual license.
- The license is currently for wine, malt, and cordial beverages.
- The license will be converted to allow for the sale of all alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic beverages can be consumed on the premises.
- The change is authorized by Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008.
Who is affected
- Residents of Salem, Massachusetts
- Businesses in Salem that sell alcohol
- The City of Salem
Notable changes
- Expands the types of alcoholic beverages that can be sold on premises.
- Increases the number of available alcohol licenses in Salem.
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Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
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Bill H.4662 194th (Current)
An Act amending Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008 authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 annual license for the sale of wine, malt and cordial beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4662) of Manny Cruz and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to alcoholic beverage licenses in the city of Salem. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenters: Manny Cruz , Joan B. Lovely City/Town: Salem (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4662
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 10/30/2025 | 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 H5098 |
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