H 417
An Act relative to notification of licenses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the process of notifying the public when liquor licenses are transferred or changed in Massachusetts. It requires the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission to establish a system for notifying local boards of health and the public about these license changes. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability regarding liquor licenses within the state.
Key provisions
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC) must create a notification system.
- Local boards of health must be notified of license transfers.
- The public must be notified of license changes.
- The notification system must include details about the license holder and the change.
- The ABC must maintain records of all notifications sent.
- The system must be implemented within one year of the bill’s passage.
- The ABC must report on the effectiveness of the notification system annually.
Who is affected
- The Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
- Local Boards of Health
- Liquor License Holders
- The Public
- Consumers of alcohol
Notable changes
- Currently, notification procedures regarding liquor license changes may not be consistently transparent.
- This bill establishes a formal, standardized process for notifying stakeholders.
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.417 194th (Current)
An Act relative to notification of licenses
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 417) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne for legislation to further regulate the notification of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.417
| 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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