StateMassachusetts

S 3261: An Act authorizing the city of Greenfield to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

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S 3261 status: Hearing Scheduled — Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (updated Aug 19, 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 Ms. Comerford and Ms. Whipps of Athol, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3261) of Joanne M. Comerford and Susannah M. Whipps (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Greenfield to grant an additional liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Supports local business expansion.
  • Increases commercial activity in Greenfield.

Risks

  • Potential minor market competition for existing license holders.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Expands dining and entertainment options for residents.

Risks

  • Increases local alcohol availability.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Local outcomes depend on city selection criteria for the license.

Limitation

Based only on legislative 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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