Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 4953 — An Act pertaining to liquor licenses in the town of Brookline

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see H5067

  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 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4953) of Tommy Vitolo and Nika C. Elugardo (by vote of the town) that the town of Brookline be authorized to reallocate certain licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in certain target commercial areas in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see H5067

  2. Recommitted to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

  3. Rules suspended

  4. Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10)

  5. Hearing scheduled for 09/18/2020 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  6. Senate concurred

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

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4953 do?
By Mr. Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4953) of Tommy Vitolo and Nika C. Elugardo (by vote of the town) that the town of Brookline be authorized to reallocate certain licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in certain target commercial areas in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Who sponsors H 4953?
H 4953 is sponsored by Tommy Vitolo (Democrat) and Nika C. Elugardo.
What is the current status of H 4953?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 4953?
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