MassachusettsHanover would have until August 2029 to issue covered liquor licenses
If the proposal becomes law, Hanover would have until August 20, 2029, to issue liquor licenses covered by its special licensing law.
What it does
Liquor licenses covered by Hanover’s special licensing law would have to be issued by August 20, 2029, if the proposal becomes law.
Argument forThe August 2029 deadline could give Hanover time to finish licensing decisions before the window for issuing covered licenses closes.
Argument againstAn August 2029 cutoff could reduce pressure to finish licensing sooner, leaving applicants waiting if decisions stretch toward the deadline.
More detail
Covered liquor licenses in Hanover would need to be issued by the stated deadline. The deadline covers Hanover liquor licenses granted under chapter 162 of the acts of 2020, as amended in 2024. The deadline for issuing covered licenses would be August 20, 2029, including that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 13Accompanied a new draft, see H5691Latest
- Aug 18Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Jul 29Senate concurred
- Jul 27Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional LicensureIntroduced
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