An Act authorizing the town of Walpole to grant up to 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Walpole, Massachusetts, to issue up to two additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. These licenses would allow businesses to sell alcohol for consumption elsewhere, rather than on the premises. The bill was approved by the town of Walpole and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Walpole to issue up to two additional alcohol licenses.
- Licenses are for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Beverages are not to be drunk on the premises where sold.
- The bill was approved by the town of Walpole.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The bill was heard on October 14, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Walpole, Massachusetts
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages in Walpole
- Residents of Walpole
Notable changes
- This bill differs from H.3872, which proposed five additional licenses, and H.4277, which proposed one additional license for wines and malt beverages.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
Michael F. Rush
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