BOSTON —
A colonial-era law prevents alcohol sales any earlier than 10 a.m. on Sundays. In "A Beautiful Brunch Act," or the ABBA Bill, Rep. Adam Scanlon is trying to change that, the State House News Service reported.
In Massachusetts, alcohol can be served as early as 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday. But on Sundays, that start time is at least two hours later — something Scanlon discovered when a constituent told him about an experience trying to order a mimosa in Provincetown at 9 a.m. Scanlon's bill (HD 4982) would allow drinks to be poured starting at 8 a.m. Sundays. Latest Forecast
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