S 2553
An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Berkley, Massachusetts, to issue additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed on the premises. The bill was approved by the town’s voters and now seeks to formally authorize this expansion of alcohol sales within the community. It builds upon previous local approvals and aims to provide greater flexibility for businesses in Berkley.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Berkley to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses.
- Licenses are specifically for beverages to be consumed on the premises.
- The bill was approved by a vote of the town of Berkley.
- It addresses a previously approved local measure.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 14, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Berkley, Massachusetts
- Businesses operating in Berkley that sell alcoholic beverages
- Residents of Berkley
Notable changes
- Expands the types of alcoholic beverage licenses available in Berkley.
- Allows for on-premises consumption of alcohol.
- Formalizes a previously approved local measure.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsors
Kelly A. Dooner
Norman J. Orrall
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Bill S.2553 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2553) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Kelly A. Dooner , Norman J. Orrall Status: Referred to House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling City/Town: Berkley (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 10 actions for Bill S.2553
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 7/14/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026 |
| 3/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 4/27/2026 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/28/2026 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
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