Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 5465
An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Carole A. Fiola (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Christopher J. Worrell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola for legislation to authorize municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 3, 2026 · House
Accompanied a new draft, see H5471 - May 29, 2026 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 05/29/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only - May 28, 2026 · Senate
Senate concurred - May 26, 2026 · House
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended, question divided (on motion of Fiola), and referred (on motion of Fiola) to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies - May 11, 2026 · House
Referred to the committee on House Rules