Budget Amendment ID: FY2021-S4-367

ECO 367

Equitable Phased Reopening Designation for Bars and Pubs

Ms. DiZoglio and Mr. Fattman moved that the proposed new text be amended by adding the following section:

SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, establishments that are licensed under section 12 of chapter 138 of the General Laws to serve wine, malt beverages, mixed drinks or any other alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption shall be (i) designated for reopening during the same phase applicable to restaurants for purposes of the phased plan for reopening of workplaces, businesses and other facilities across the commonwealth by executive orders of the governor of the commonwealth in response to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and (ii) authorized to operate and serve seated patrons without restriction or limitation or other requirement regarding which menu items are being served to a particular seated patron for consumption on-premises so long as restaurants are permitted to be open and operational under the phased plan for reopening; provided, however, that such establishments otherwise comply with all other general business reopening guidelines and sector-specific COVID-19 safety standards imposed on restaurants.