Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4473: An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4473 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the select board of the town of Arlington to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4815.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4473) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to place upon a town ballot a question to increase the number of licenses for all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Friedman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
“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 H4815
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure