H4238

Relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars

Introduced·6/16/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4238 limits fraternal organizations to one bazaar per calendar day, with a maximum of 5 consecutive hours of operation.

Massachusetts H4238 amends the General Laws to restrict fraternal organizations from conducting more than one bazaar per calendar day. The bill also limits the operation of each bazaar to a maximum of five consecutive hours. This change aims to regulate the activities of fraternal organizations in the state.

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

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

Apr 13

House

Rules suspended

Apr 13

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading