H 5653

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: August 13, 2026.

An Act authorizing the town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.

Bill ID MA-194-H-5653
Session 194
Status passed_upper
Committee Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
House passed_upper 2026-08-13
Business / Commerce
Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the town of Athol may grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all ...

Sponsor
Whipps, Susannah M.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-08-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-08-13 Status passed_upper
2026-08-13 Latest Action Senate concurred
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