H4597

To ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4597 aims to prevent new off-premises alcohol licenses from being issued within 500 feet of existing ones unless deemed.

Massachusetts H4597 seeks to ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses by amending Chapter 138 of the General Laws. It prohibits the issuance of new off-premises alcohol licenses within 500 feet of existing ones unless the local licensing authority determines they are not detrimental to public health. This provision does not apply to license transfers to more remote locations. Applicants denied a license under this section have the right to appeal.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

Jan 23

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Oct 9, 2025

Senate

Senate concurred