StateMassachusetts

S 3234: An Act authorizing the town of Millbury to grant additional liquor licenses

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S 3234 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

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

By Mr. Moore and Mr. Frost of Auburn, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3234) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Millbury to grant additional liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Facilitates local business expansion
  • Potential for increased municipal tax revenue

Risks

  • Increased competition for existing license holders

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Expands hospitality and dining options in the municipality

Risks

  • Potential social externalities associated with increased alcohol accessibility
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Local liquor license authorizations involve specific town-level dynamics not fully captured in the summary

Limitation

Analysis based solely on bill abstract and legislative status

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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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