Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5653: An Act authorizing the town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
Status: In committee, August 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 10, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws, the licensing authority of the town of Athol may grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises pursuant to section 15 of said chapter 138. A license granted pursuant to this act shall be subject to all of said chapter 138 except said section 17. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Whipps, Susannah M. (I, 2nd Franklin) · primary sponsor
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester)
Latest actions
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Common questions
- What is H5653?
- H5653 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Athol to grant five (5) additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises.
- What is the status of H5653?
- In committee as of August 13, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (August 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5653?
- Whipps, Susannah M. (I, 2nd Franklin), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H5653?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5653
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