Massachusetts H5478 allows municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public alcohol consumption in designated areas for summer 2026.

Massachusetts H5478 authorizes cities and towns to participate in a temporary pilot program extending liquor license hours by one additional hour, up to 3:00 a.m., from June 8 to July 31, 2026. The bill also allows for public consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated districts, subject to local restrictions. Licensed establishments can sell alcohol for off-premises consumption only within these designated areas. The act expires on July 31, 2026.

Massachusetts H5478 allows municipalities to extend liquor license hours and permit public alcohol consumption in designated areas for summer 2026.

Massachusetts H5478 authorizes cities and towns to participate in a temporary pilot program extending liquor license hours by one additional hour, up to 3:00 a.m., from June 8 to July 31, 2026. The bill also allows for public consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated districts, subject to local restrictions. Licensed establishments can sell alcohol for off-premises consumption only within these designated areas. The act expires on July 31, 2026.