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

H 5478: 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

Enacted Last action June 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 96 of the Acts of 2026

Plain-language summary

H 5478 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 4, 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: Tom Walsh (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 8, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 96 of the Acts of 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Walsh (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.