The bill titled "An Act to ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses" proposes an amendment to Chapter 138 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. It introduces a new section, Section 16D, which establishes regulations for the issuance of licenses for the off-premises retail sale of alcoholic beverages. Specifically, it stipulates that no new licenses can be granted after 2026 if the proposed location is within 500 feet of an existing off-premises licensee, unless the local licensing authority provides a written determination that the new premises will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or the general welfare of the community.

Additionally, the bill allows for the transfer of licenses from one location to another within the specified distance, provided that the new location is further away from the existing off-premises licensee. It also grants applicants who are denied a license under this new section the right to appeal the decision as outlined in section sixty-seven. This legislation aims to balance the economic opportunities related to alcohol licensing with community health and safety considerations.