H 390 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the sale of alcohol on holidays

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow the sale of alcohol on the last Monday in May, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Currently, licensed establishments are prohibited from selling alcohol before noon on these specific holidays. The change removes the noon restriction, permitting sales at any time during the day on these dates. It directly affects liquor stores, bars, and restaurants that wish to sell alcohol on these occasions. The legislation does not alter existing rules for other holidays or times of the year.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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