Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
StateMassachusettsHearing Scheduled
H 5659: 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
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H 5659 status: Hearing Scheduled — Hearing scheduled for 09/30/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (updated Sep 18, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 15/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5659) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Rutland be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enables expansion of local retail business
- Generates new municipal license fee revenue
- Increases potential for local job creation
Risks
- Increases market competition for existing licensees
- Requires municipal administrative resources
- Potential localized traffic congestion
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures alignment with local town vote
- Follows formal state-level petition process
- Subject to public legislative review
Risks
- Potential for favoritism in license distribution
- Limited state-level oversight of process
- Administrative burden on local boards
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The authorization of new liquor licenses inherently involves localized regulatory oversight that may strain current town administrative capacity.
Analysis scope
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