Massachusetts H5691: An Act further extending the time for issuing certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Hanover

Sponsors

• Licensure, Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional (I) · primary sponsor
• David DeCoste (R, 5th Plymouth)
• John Keenan (D, Norfolk and Plymouth)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
2. October 13, 2026: New draft of H5605
3. October 13, 2026: Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (October 8, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H5691?

H5691 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act further extending the time for issuing certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Hanover.

What is the status of H5691?

In committee as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H5691?

Licensure, Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional (I), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H5691?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5691