H325

Relating to sales at certain venues

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H325 regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages at venues with over 4,900 occupants.

Massachusetts H325 amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages at venues with over 4,900 occupants. The bill specifies that such sales must be directly conducted and supervised by an employee holding the appropriate license from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. No patron can access an alcoholic beverage until the sale is finalized and the beverage is served by a licensed employee.

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Calendar

Oct 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

Oct 1, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5320

Dec 22, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed