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MA H 4597

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An Act to ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses

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

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Did MA H 4597 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4597 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-30): Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

What is MA H 4597 about?

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry relative to licenses for off premises retail of alcoholic beverages located near other off premises licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Who sponsors MA H 4597?

Paul McMurtry is the primary sponsor of MA H 4597.

Description

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry relative to licenses for off premises retail of alcoholic beverages located near other off premises licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-30 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5306
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Paul McMurtryprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-30

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

  2. 2026-01-23

    Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-10-09

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-10-06

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-09-29

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4597

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