MassachusettsHanover would use a 2029 deadline for certain alcohol licenses
Hanover would use a 2029 deadline to issue certain licenses for alcohol consumed where it is sold if the proposal becomes law.
What it does
The deadline for Hanover to issue certain licenses for alcohol served on site would fall in 2029. This would take effect when the proposal becomes law.
Argument forA deadline in 2029 could give Hanover and interested businesses time to complete the steps needed to issue the covered licenses.
Argument againstA deadline in 2029 could leave residents and businesses uncertain about whether the covered licenses will be issued before then.
More detail
Hanover would use 2029 as the deadline year for issuing the covered licenses. This concerns only certain Hanover licenses for alcohol consumed where it is sold. The measure would take effect as soon as it becomes law.
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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 13Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and SchedulingLatest
- Oct 13New draft of H5605
- Oct 13Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional LicensureIntroduced
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