H 5365 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act amending the home rule charter of the town of Falmouth to create the Falmouth Licensing Commission

Summary

By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5365) of David T. Vieira, Dylan A. Fernandes and Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) that the town of Falmouth be authorized to amend its charter to establish the Falmouth licensing commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Jun 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

lower

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Committee

Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors