This bill (H 4359) amends a 2022 law to allow the town of Milford to change its existing license for selling wine and malt beverages (like beer) into a license permitting the sale of all alcoholic beverages (including spirits like whiskey and vodka), while still prohibiting on-premises consumption. The key change replaces the phrase "wine and malt beverages" with "all alcoholic beverages" in the licensing statute. This directly affects Milford's licensed retailers, enabling them to sell a broader range of alcoholic products without altering the requirement that customers take drinks off-site. The bill is procedural and would take effect upon passage.
Senate, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to GPS tampering, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3159).
Senate, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3157).
Senate, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3158).
Senate, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3161).
Senate, June 15, 2026 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3056) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen, Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Marsi and others for legislation relative to medication administration in rest homes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3122).
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3137) (subject to Joint Rule 9 and Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Daniel J. Ryan for legislation to provide for improved public access and climate resiliency on the Mystic River and increasing the utilization of the designated port area. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 608) of Patricia D. Jehlen relative to combined sewer overflows, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3154).
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3153).
