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MA H 5659

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An Act authorizing the town of Rutland to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

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

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Did MA H 5659 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5659 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-13): Accompanied a new draft, see H5693

What is MA H 5659 about?

By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5659) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5659) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-13 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5693
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Kimberly N. Fergusoncosponsor
  • Peter J. Durantcosponsor

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-10-13

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5693

  2. 2026-09-18

    Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  3. 2026-08-24

    Senate concurred

  4. 2026-08-20

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5659

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