Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 279: An Act returning liquor license control to municipalities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 279 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act returning liquor license control to municipalities. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 279) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure