Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 5471: An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026

In committee Last action June 4, 2026: Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5478 - 150 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 206 )

Plain-language summary

H 5471 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing municipalities to opt-in to a temporary pilot to extend the hours of liquor licenses and to allow for public consumption in designated districts in summer 2026. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Amended by substitution of bill with the same title, see H5478 - 150 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 206 ).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. 2 co-sponsors.