H 428
An Act relative to alcohol sales on Thanksgiving
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to restrict the sale of alcohol on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts. It seeks to limit alcohol sales to designated establishments, such as restaurants that are serving a full menu, and to prevent alcohol sales at retail stores. The goal is to encourage people to spend the holiday focused on family and community rather than alcohol consumption.
Key provisions
- Limits alcohol sales to restaurants serving a full menu.
- Prohibits alcohol sales at retail stores on Thanksgiving Day.
- Designates specific establishments permitted to sell alcohol.
- Allows for exceptions based on local regulations.
- Creates a study order (H.4733) to assess the impact of these restrictions.
Who is affected
- Alcohol retailers
- Restaurants
- Consumers in Massachusetts
- The alcohol beverage industry
- Local municipalities
Notable changes
- Currently, alcohol sales are permitted at retail stores on Thanksgiving in Massachusetts.
- This bill would change this practice by restricting sales to restaurants.
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals introduced over the years.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.428 194th (Current)
An Act relative to alcohol sales on Thanksgiving
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 428) of David Paul Linsky relative to alcohol sales on Thanksgiving. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.428
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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