Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H5051 — An Act removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont

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The bill allows licenses issued under specific chapters to have any number of seats by removing seating capacity restrictions.

  • Section I of chapter 388 of the acts of 2010

    having a seating capacity of not less than 60 and no more than 250 seats

    Removes the minimum and maximum seating capacity requirement for licenses under this chapter.

  • Section I of chapter 15 of the acts of 2014

    having a seating capacity of not less than 39 and not more than 125 seats

    Removes the minimum and maximum seating capacity requirement for licenses under this chapter.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H5051 do?
An Act removing the seating capacity requirements for licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Belmont
Who sponsors H5051?
H5051 is sponsored by David M. Rogers (Democrat).
What is the current status of H5051?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H5051?
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