Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 399: An Act authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 399 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Primary sponsor: Steven Howitt (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4276.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 399) of Steven S. Howitt and Justin Thurber (by vote of the town) relative to authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Howitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4276
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure