S.3112

Authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026

Introduced·5/11/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3112 allows municipalities to opt-in to a pilot program extending liquor license hours and permitting public consumption in designated.

Massachusetts S3112 authorizes municipalities to participate in a temporary pilot program that extends the hours of liquor licenses and allows public consumption in designated districts from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Licensed establishments can sell alcoholic beverages for an additional hour, up to 3:00 a.m., and municipalities can designate areas for public consumption, subject to local restrictions. This act takes effect upon passage and expires on August 31, 2026.

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Ways and Means Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jul 16

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jun 8

Senate

Discharged to the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Jun 8

House

House concurred