An Act to promote economic recovery for restaurants and bars
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow restaurants and bars to sell wine and malt beverages for off-premises consumption, such as takeout or delivery. The measure requires that these alcohol sales occur only alongside a food purchase and must be completed before the establishment's licensed closing time or midnight, whichever comes first. Additionally, the bill sets specific limits on the quantity customers can purchase per transaction, capping malt beverages at 192 ounces and wine at 1.5 liters. Strict rules also mandate that all containers remain sealed and that age verification is performed for every delivery order.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
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