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Massachusetts House Bill H5083
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Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H5083

Introduced
2/9/26  

Caption

Authorizing the City of Westfield to convert one seasonal off-premises all alcoholic beverages license to an annual license

Impact

If enacted, HB 5083 would allow the Westfield License Commission to grant one additional annual license that would not require consumption on the premises. The conversion of the seasonal license to an annual format may streamline operations for businesses and allow them to cater better to consumer demands throughout the year. This change has implications for local economic development, potentially encouraging more businesses to seek licenses in Westfield and operate beyond the limited seasonal conditions previously set.

Summary

House Bill 5083, presented by Representative Kelly W. Pease, seeks to authorize the City of Westfield to convert one existing seasonal off-premises all alcoholic beverages license into an annual license. This legislative effort is intended to provide the Westfield License Commission with the authority to issue an additional license, thus expanding local business opportunities in the alcoholic beverage sector. The bill emphasizes the importance of local governance in managing liquor licenses and reflects the needs of Westfield as a growing community.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HB 5083 have indicated support from local lawmakers and officials, as it addresses a specific need within the community. However, potential points of contention may arise from varying perspectives on alcohol licensing regulations and public policy towards the sale of alcoholic beverages. There may also be concerns regarding the impact on community safety and local social dynamics as the availability of alcohol increases year-round.

Companion Bills

MA H5346

Replaced by Authorizing the City of Westfield to convert a seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises

Previously Filed As

MA H5346

Authorizing the City of Westfield to convert a seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off premises

MA H4661

Authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and to convert 1 seasonal license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of wine and malt beverages and cordials to be drunk on the premises

MA H5097

Authorizing the city of Salem to convert seasonal licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to annual licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

MA H4662

Amending Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008 authorizing the city of Salem to convert 1 annual license for the sale of wine, malt and cordial beverages to be drunk on the premises to an annual license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

MA S2526

Authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters

MA H4657

Authorizing the town of Scituate to issue four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

MA H4359

Authorizing the town of Milford to convert a license for the sale of wine and malt beverages into a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises

MA H4184

Authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

MA H4814

Authorizing the town of Westwood to reissue licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises and grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

MA H360

Relative to certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the city of Holyoke

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