H 386
An Act authorizing the town of Hudson to grant 1 additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Hudson, Massachusetts, to issue one additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages. Importantly, the license would not permit the beverages to be consumed on the premises where they are sold. This action was initiated by a petition from the town of Hudson and subsequently approved by the state Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Hudson to issue one additional alcohol license.
- The license is for wine and malt beverages.
- Beverages sold under the license cannot be consumed on the premises.
- The authorization was based on a petition from the town of Hudson.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for May 12, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Hudson, Massachusetts
- Residents of Hudson
- Businesses in Hudson that sell alcohol
Notable changes
- The bill specifically prohibits the consumption of alcohol on the premises where it is sold.
- Similar legislation has been proposed for other towns in Massachusetts (e.g., Dartmouth).
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Bill H.386 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Hudson to grant 1 additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Kate Hogan (by vote of the town) that the town be authorized of Hudson to grant 1 additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kate Hogan City/Town: Hudson (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.386
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/21/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4272 |
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