Request to the state
File Special Law to extend alcohol sales to 3 AM
Last activity June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)
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Introduced
June 18, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.
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Council vote
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Mayor's desk
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State legislature
The council asked the state to allow Boston restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages until 3 a.m. The measure notes potential benefits such as increased economic activity and tax revenue, and cites state flexibility requests. It requests a General Court action via a home rule petition with an immediately effective effect.
Affects bar patrons and local businesses
Filed by Benjamin Jacob Weber, Henry Santana, Enrique Pepén, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, and Brian Worrell
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Small Business & Licensing and Budget & Finance
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Authorizing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Till 3AM.
Timeline
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June 24, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.