Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5378: An Act authorizing the town of Marion 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 5378 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Marion to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5451.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Dooner, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5378) of Mark D. Sylvia and Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) that the town of Marion be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of 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 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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 H5451
- Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure