H 4561
authorizing the town of Cohasset to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages that can only be consumed on the premises. These licenses would be granted within specific designated zones – the Village District, 3A Commercial District, or Harbor District – and are subject to the existing regulations outlined in Chapter 138 of the General Laws. The bill includes provisions for transferring licenses and ensuring proper oversight of the new licenses.
Key provisions
- The town of Cohasset can grant up to five additional alcohol beverage licenses.
- Licenses must be issued within designated zones: Village District, 3A Commercial District, or Harbor District.
- Licenses are restricted to establishments serving food (dining rooms).
- Transfers of licenses are limited to within the initial zoned area.
- Licensees must demonstrate good standing with the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance.
- Licenses must be returned to the licensing authority if terminated or not renewed.
- Licenses must be issued within 5 years of the bill's effective date.
- A grace period exists for licenses originally granted within the 5-year timeframe.
Who is affected
- The town of Cohasset
- Businesses in the Village District, 3A Commercial District, and Harbor District
- Residents of Cohasset
- Alcohol beverage vendors
- The Licensing Authority of Cohasset
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Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Bill H.4561 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Cohasset to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Cohasset (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4561
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 10/2/2025 | House | New draft of H3894 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/23/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/28/2026 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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