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MA H 5673

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An Act to increase the number of all alcohol licenses for restaurants in the town of Arlington

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

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Did MA H 5673 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5673 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-16): Hearing scheduled for 10/26/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

What is MA H 5673 about?

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5673) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to grant 10 additional licenses for the sale of all-alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5673) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to grant 10 additional licenses for the sale of all-alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-10-16 — Hearing scheduled for 10/26/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
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Sponsors

  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Cindy F. Friedmancosponsor
  • David M. Rogerscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-16

    Hearing scheduled for 10/26/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  2. 2026-09-21

    Senate concurred

  3. 2026-09-17

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5673

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