StateMassachusetts

H 5602: An Act authorizing the town of Ludlow to grant an additional all alcohol license for on premises consumption

Aaron SaundersHearing Scheduled

H 5602 status: Hearing Scheduled — Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (updated Aug 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5602) of Aaron L. Saunders (by vote of the town) that the town of Ludlow be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Profession...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Supports local business expansion
  • Increases municipal licensing revenue

Risks

  • Increases competition for existing license holders

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Expands local dining and entertainment options

Risks

  • Potentially increases local alcohol availability
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Local market impact dependent on specific license recipient

Limitation

Analysis based solely on bill abstract

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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