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GOV. MAURA HEALEY <\/mark><\/strong>is throwing her support behind a proposal to push last call to 3 a.m. across the state this summer, a measure intended to accommodate visitors but which carries public safety implications.<\/p>\n

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The proposed bill from Rep. Carole Fiola would allow Massachusetts restaurants and bars to stay open later from June 1 through Aug. 31, during the summer that will be marked by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 250th American Revolution celebrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cMassachusetts is preparing for a once-in-a-generation summer,\u201d Healey wrote in public testimony submitted to the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies on Monday. Fiola co-chairs the committee.<\/p>\n

The governor pointed to the soccer matches in Foxborough, along with watch parties across the state; the 250th celebrations and the Tall Ships coming to Boston Harbor.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese events, along with Massachusetts\u2019s many cultural, historical, and tourism attractions, will bring residents and international visitors to our downtowns and main streets. This presents a unique opportunity for local businesses to benefit for increased foot traffic, visitor spending, and renewed downtown activity,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

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Massachusetts and Boston have a reputation from many out-of-state visitors for their lacking nightlife scene. Happy hour is illegal in the state; it heavily restricts distribution of its liquor licenses, which are also expensive for small businesses to obtain; and there\u2019s a mandatory statewide 2 a.m. last call, though in many places it\u2019s earlier.<\/p>\n

Fiola\u2019s bill (H 5465) allows cities and towns to establish \u201csocial consumption districts\u201d and let bars and restaurants sell alcohol for an extra hour, but no later than 3 a.m. <\/p>\n

\u201cThis provides added flexibility for restaurants, bars, hotels, retailers, small businesses, and hospitality workers during an extraordinary tourism season,\u201d Healey wrote. \u201cThat flexibility can help communities capture more visitor spending, support jobs, keep downtowns active, and strengthen Massachusetts\u2019s image as a dynamic destination ready to host the world and a place our residents, including our young professionals, are proud to call home.\u201d <\/p>\n

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