Massachusetts H5425: An Act authorizing the town of Southborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 14, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding Section 17 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, the Licensing Authority of the Town of Southborough may grant an additional License for the Sale of All Alcoholic Beverages not to be drunk on the premises pursuant to said Section 15 of Chapter 138, to Costco Atlantic Liquors, Inc., located at 21 Coslin Drive, Southborough, MA. The License shall be subject to all of the Provisions of said Chapter 138, except Section 17 thereof. SECTION 2. The Licensing Authority shall not approve the transfer of the License to any other location, but it may grant the License to a new applicant at the same location if the applicant files with the Licensing Authority a letter from the State Department of Revenue, indicating that the License is in good standing with the Department, and that all applicable taxes have been paid. SECTION 3. If the License under this Act is cancelled, revoked, or no longer in use, it shall be physically returned with all legal rights, privileges, and restrictions pertaining thereto, to the Licensing Authority, which may then grant the License to a new applicant at the same location, under the same conditions as specified in the Act. SECTION 4. This action shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Kate Donaghue (D) · primary sponsor
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)

Latest actions

1. July 6, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H5546
2. June 23, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:35 AM in B-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. June 11, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
4. May 18, 2026: Senate concurred
5. May 14, 2026: Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Common questions

What is H5425?

H5425 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Southborough to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises.

What is the status of H5425?

In committee as of July 6, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5546 (July 6, 2026).

Who sponsored H5425?

Kate Donaghue (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H5425?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5425