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H 5099

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Dooner and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes Raynham, Massachusetts to issue one additional off-premises alcohol retail license, expanding package store availability beyond current state licensing caps.

Read second and ordered to a third reading
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Bill Summary · H 5099

Legislative bill overview

H 5099 authorizes the town of Raynham, Massachusetts to issue one additional license for off-premises alcoholic beverage sales (package stores, liquor retail). This is a local-level licensing bill that grants a specific municipality permission to exceed its current number of allowable alcohol retail licenses.

Why is this important

Massachusetts towns operate under strict alcohol licensing caps set by state law, limiting competition and retail access in their communities. This bill allows Raynham to respond to local demand or market conditions by expanding its retail alcohol availability, which could increase municipal tax revenue and consumer convenience while affecting existing license holders' market share.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on existing businesses: Current license holders in Raynham may face increased competition, potentially affecting their profitability and property values tied to exclusive licensing rights
  • Public health considerations: Opponents may argue that additional alcohol retail access could increase consumption rates, underage drinking risks, or related public health costs in the community
  • Municipal revenue and fairness: Questions about whether new license fees adequately compensate the town and whether the process was open to fair public input from all stakeholders including existing retailers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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