The bill proposes an update to section 12 of Chapter 138 of the general laws in Massachusetts, specifically addressing the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption by establishments licensed to sell all alcoholic beverages. The current subsection (b) is entirely removed and replaced with a new set of regulations that allow these establishments to sell beer, malt beverages, wine, and mixed drinks for off-premises consumption under specific conditions. These conditions include age verification to ensure the purchaser is at least 21 years old, the requirement that mixed drinks be sold in sealed containers, and that any alcoholic beverage purchase must be accompanied by food prepared on-site.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that orders including alcoholic beverages must be placed before the establishment's closing time or by midnight, whichever is earlier, and limits customers to 64 fluid ounces of mixed drinks per transaction. It also mandates that if mixed drinks are transported by motor vehicle, they must be stored in the trunk or a non-passenger area of the vehicle. This legislative change aims to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages more effectively while ensuring compliance with age restrictions and promoting responsible consumption.