H 4983 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act providing for earlier alcohol sales to be drunk on premises on Sundays

H 4983 changes the law to allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol for on-premises consumption starting at 8:00 AM on Sundays, instead of the current 10:00 AM. This directly affects businesses that serve alcohol in dining or drinking establishments on Sundays. The key provision is amending the General Laws to adjust the Sunday sales start time by two hours earlier. The bill takes effect upon passage and does not alter other alcohol service restrictions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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