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MA H 425

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An Act authorizing the town of Ashland to grant additional liquor licenses for the sale of all alcohol beverages to be drunk on the premises

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 425 pass?

Not yet. MA H 425 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-09): Accompanied a new draft, see H5339

What is MA H 425 about?

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 425) of Jack Patrick Lewis (by vote of the town) that the town of Ashland be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 425?

Jack Patrick Lewis is the primary sponsor of MA H 425.

Description

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 425) of Jack Patrick Lewis (by vote of the town) that the town of Ashland be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-09 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5339
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Jack Patrick Lewisprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-09

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5339

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday, May 15, 2026

  3. 2026-01-12

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  4. 2025-10-10

    Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H425

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