Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4661: An Act 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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4661 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act 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. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5097.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4661) of Manny Cruz and Joan B. Lovely (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to alcoholic beverage licenses in the city of Salem. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
“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 H5097
- Hearing scheduled for 02/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure