H 5659 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Rutland to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises

This bill authorizes the town of Rutland to issue a special alcohol license to a specific business, Varahi Foods Inc., allowing it to sell beverages for off-premises consumption. The license is restricted to this single location and cannot be transferred to a different address, though it may be renewed at the same site if the business maintains good standing with state tax and unemployment agencies. If the license is not renewed or is cancelled, the town retains the right to reissue it to a new applicant at that location within three years. The law requires the town to issue this license within one year of the bill's passage and becomes effective immediately upon approval.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2026
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
Aug 2026
Governor
Introduced Aug 20, 2026 Last action Aug 24, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Aug 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Aug 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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