Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 1 I cosponsors

H 473 — An Act authorizing the town of Athol to grant 6 additional liquor licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H5437

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 I).

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In plain language

The bill allows Athol to grant 6 more liquor licenses for on-premises consumption.

This legislation authorizes the town of Athol to issue six additional liquor licenses for alcoholic beverages to be consumed on-site. The bill was sponsored by Susannah M. Whipps and has undergone several actions in the legislative process.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means more places in Athol may serve alcoholic beverages for on-site enjoyment.

Summary

By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Susannah M. Whipps that the town of Athol be authorized to grant six additional liquor licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H5437

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Friday December 30, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. Hearing scheduled for 05/20/2021 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  5. Senate concurred

  6. Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 473 do?
By Ms. Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 473) of Susannah M. Whipps that the town of Athol be authorized to grant six additional liquor licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Who sponsors H 473?
H 473 is sponsored by Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled).
What is the current status of H 473?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track H 473?
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