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MA H 5425

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An Act authorizing the town of Southborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

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

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Did MA H 5425 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5425 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-06): Accompanied a new draft, see H5546

What is MA H 5425 about?

By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5425) of Kate Donaghue and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Southborough be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5425?

Kate Donaghue is the primary sponsor of MA H 5425, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5425) of Kate Donaghue and James B. Eldridge (by vote of the town) that the town of Southborough be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-06 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5546
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Sponsors

  • Kate Donaghueprimary
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-06

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5546

  2. 2026-06-23

    Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:35 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-06-11

    Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  4. 2026-05-18

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-05-14

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5425

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