Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
StateMassachusettsHearing Scheduled
H 5605: An Act relative to liquor license extensions in the town of Hanover
David DeCoste
H 5605 status: Hearing Scheduled — Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (updated Aug 18, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
The bill provides specific liquor license authority restricted solely to the town of Hanover, creating no state-wide policy shift.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- allows business flexibility
- supports local economic growth
Risks
- limited to local business licensing
- potential for localized industry saturation
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- respects local governance decisions
Risks
- potential for increased alcohol availability in the local area
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Increased alcohol license density may impact local zoning or public safety management in Hanover.
Analysis scope
Analysis based exclusively on legislative abstract; full text unavailable.
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Where it stands
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