Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4877: An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of 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 4877 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, not to be drunk on the premises. Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5099.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4877) of Dennis C. Gallagher (by vote of the town) that the town of Raynham be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Gallagher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
“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 H5099
- 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