H 37 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing charity alcohol auctions

H 37 authorizes charities to hold alcohol auctions as a fundraising method. The bill directly affects nonprofit organizations seeking to raise funds through the sale of alcohol at events. It implements recommendations from the Department of the State Treasurer (House No. 35), allowing these auctions under specific regulatory conditions without requiring separate liquor licenses for the charity.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jul 17, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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