Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5365: An Act amending the home rule charter of the town of Falmouth to create the Falmouth Licensing Commission
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5365 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the home rule charter of the town of Falmouth to create the Falmouth Licensing Commission. Primary sponsor: Dave Vieira (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5365) of David T. Vieira, Dylan A. Fernandes and Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) that the town of Falmouth be authorized to amend its charter to establish the Falmouth licensing commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Vieira | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Dylan Fernandes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government