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H 4452

Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church-156th anniversary

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 122 co-sponsors

Massachusetts ABBA Bill moves alcohol service start from 10 a.m. to 8 a.m., enabling earlier brunch and morning service for on-premises licensees.

Introduced and adopted
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Bill Summary · H 4452

Summary — H 4452

Note on source materials
- The documents provided appear to combine two distinct measures under the same docket number: (A) a Massachusetts statutory amendment called the "A Beautiful Brunch Act (ABBA Bill)" that changes allowable hours for on‑premises alcohol service; and (B) a South Carolina House resolution honoring Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church on its 156th anniversary. The summary below separates and summarizes each measure and then lists the available procedural actions.

A. Massachusetts — "A Beautiful Brunch Act (ABBA Bill)"

  • Short title: An Act A Beautiful Brunch Act (the ABBA Bill)
  • Sponsors: Representatives Adam J. Scanlon and Jack Patrick Lewis
  • Jurisdiction: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Core purpose: To allow on‑premises alcoholic beverage service beginning at 8:00 a.m. (earlier than current law)
  • Key provision:
    • Amends Section 33 of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition) by striking the existing time “10:00 a.m.” (in line 13) and inserting “8:00 a.m.” — thereby moving the lawful start time for whatever sale or service that Section 33 governs from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  • Practical impact:
    • Enables restaurants, bars, hotels, and other on‑premises licensees covered by Section 33 to begin serving alcoholic beverages two hours earlier, facilitating earlier brunch service and other morning functions involving alcohol.
    • Affects license holders regulated under Chapter 138, relevant enforcement and licensing authorities, and consumers who patronize establishments during morning hours.
  • Legislative posture (from materials):
    • Filed July 30, 2025 (House Docket No. 4982 / House No. 4452)
    • Referred to committees (House Rules; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure)
    • Hearings scheduled/rescheduled for 10/01/2025 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) with virtual location changes
    • Senate concurrence noted 08/25/2025 (as listed)
    • Related: HD 4982 indicated as a replacement bill in the record

B. South Carolina — House Resolution honoring Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church (156th anniversary)

  • Type: House resolution
  • Jurisdiction: South Carolina House of Representatives
  • Purpose: To celebrate the 156th anniversary of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church (Spartanburg) and to congratulate and honor Reverend Dr. Morris Waymar Jr. and the congregation for longstanding service to the community.
  • Key content and findings (as stated in the resolution):
    • Recognizes Silver Hill as the oldest African American Methodist congregation in Spartanburg, founded ca. 1869.
    • Relates historical background about founder Reverend James R. Rosemond (born into slavery, later ordained, founder of many African American Methodist churches in the Upstate).
    • Notes the congregation’s move in the late 1990s and that Reverend Morris Waymer Jr. became pastor in summer 2024.
    • Commends the church’s community service activities (local ministries, school outreach, collaboration, and advocacy for racial reconciliation).
  • Action requested: The House celebrates the anniversary, extends congratulations, and orders that a copy of the resolution be presented to Reverend Dr. Morris Waymar Jr.
  • Status per materials: Introduced and adopted on 04/30/2025 (text repeats in the filing)

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The combined file lists multiple dates (April–September 2025), hearings, committee referrals, and a “Senate concurred” entry. Those procedural items appear to refer primarily to the Massachusetts ABBA Bill track (hearings and committee referrals) while the April 30, 2025 “introduced and adopted” date aligns with the South Carolina resolution.
  • Because the source materials conflate two jurisdictions and two distinct instruments (a statutory amendment in Massachusetts and an honorary resolution in South Carolina), readers should treat the two summaries above as separate measures and refer to the originating legislative body (Massachusetts General Court or South Carolina House) for authoritative status and full texts.

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

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