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Proposed state law

Authorize Athol five off-premises wine licenses

Last activity August 13, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Filed

    August 10, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to report it out or send the subject to study.

  3. Reported out of committee

  4. Passed the legislature

  5. Signed by the Governor

The bill would allow the Town of Athol to grant five additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be consumed off the premises, updating licensing under Chapter 138. It reflects local approval and uses a town petition. The measure originated as a local initiative and has moved from House referral to Senate concurrence with no amendments reported.

Affects Athol residents

Filed by Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford

Now with the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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Official title

An Act authorizing the Town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises

Text as filed

By Representative Whipps of Athol and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5652) of Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Athol be authorized to grant five additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Timeline

  1. August 10, 2026

    Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

    House

  2. August 13, 2026

    Senate concurred

    Senate