Massachusetts S2526: An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 2, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 61 of the acts of 2003 is hereby amended by striking out the words “wines and malt” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - “all alcoholic”. SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 127 of the acts of 2008 is hereby amended by striking out the words “wines and malt” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - “all alcoholic”. SECTION 3. Section 1 of chapter 101 of the acts of 2015 is hereby amended by striking out the words “wines and malt” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - “all alcoholic”. SECTION 4. No holder of a license granted by the select board of the town of Topsfield for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute alcoholic beverages in containers less than 200 milliliters. SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex) · primary sponsor
• Kristin Kassner (D)
• Sally Kerans (D, 13th Essex)

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 211 of the Acts of 2026
2. September 3, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
3. September 3, 2026: Enacted
4. August 27, 2026: Senate concurred in the House amendment
5. August 27, 2026: Rules suspended
6. August 6, 2026: Passed to be engrossed
7. August 6, 2026: Amended by substitution of the text of H5650
8. August 6, 2026: Read third
9. April 30, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
10. April 30, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (March 5, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S2526?

S2526 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters.

What is the status of S2526?

Signed into law as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 211 of the Acts of 2026 (September 10, 2026).

Who sponsored S2526?

Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2526?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2526