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.
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