Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3019: An Act exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages
Status: Failed, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section one of Chapter 63A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting in line 9 after the words “veterans organizations” the following phrase:— “or other fraternal organization”. Chapter 63A of the General Laws is hereby further amended by inserting the following section:— Section 6. Section 2 shall not apply to sales of alcoholic beverages made to members of the organization and their guests if such beverages are served in a lounge or similar area which is reserved for the exclusive use of such members and guests and which is not otherwise available for use or hire by the general public. Said section 2 shall also not be effective when sales of alcoholic beverages are made at special events, gatherings, dinners and ceremonies of the organization if such sales are made in a lounge or similar area that is ordinarily available for use or hire by the general public; provided that the only attendees are members and their duly qualified guests.
Sponsors
- Bruce Ayers (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5313
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Revenue
Common questions
- What is H3019?
- H3019 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages.
- What is the status of H3019?
- Failed as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5313 (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored H3019?
- Bruce Ayers (D).
- Where is the official record for H3019?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3019
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