H442

Authorizing charity alcohol auctions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes charity alcohol auctions in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Massachusetts law to allow local licensing authorities in cities or towns that vote to authorize it to grant temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at auctions to nonprofit charitable corporations. These temporary licenses are valid for up to 10 consecutive days and can be issued up to twice a year. Alcoholic beverages sold under these licenses must be donated at no charge to the license holder, and a majority of the proceeds must be used for the charitable purposes of the license holder.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Rules suspended

Apr 8

House

Read third

Apr 8

House

Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5351