Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5688: An Act authorizing the town of Wayland to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5688 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Wayland to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 13, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- New draft of H5481
- Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure