New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10931

Introduced
4/9/26  

Caption

Creates a special on-premises license for certain properties

Impact

The impact of A10931 on state laws centers around the modification of the alcoholic beverage control law. By introducing a new licensing category specifically for larger facilities in industrial or economic zones, the bill potentially allows local economies to benefit from increased activity and employment generated through expanded liquor sales. It also aims to attract businesses to utilize larger properties for events, which may enhance community and cultural engagement in those regions.

Summary

Bill A10931 proposes the creation of a special on-premises license allowing certain properties located within designated industrial or economic zoning districts to sell liquor, wine, beer, and cider for consumption on the premises 24 hours a day. Eligible establishments must occupy at least 20,000 square feet of floor area and should be utilized for hosting entertainment, cultural, social, or community events. This legislation aims to facilitate nightlife and entertainment options in specific areas while ensuring the businesses meet defined criteria.

Contention

Challenges and contention may arise regarding the decision to permit 24-hour liquor sales in areas overlapping with residential neighborhoods. While the bill specifies that licensed venues must be at least 500 feet away from residential buildings, concerns could be raised about the potential for noise, public disturbances, and the overall impact on the surrounding community. Stakeholders may debate the effectiveness of the proposed licensing in balancing the interests of businesses with the rights of residents living nearby.

Companion Bills

NY S08359

Same As Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are located at least 500 feet from a residential building.

Previously Filed As

NY S08359

Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are located at least 500 feet from a residential building.

NY A08875

Creates a special on-premises license for properties which are located within a designated industrial or economic zoning district, occupy not less than twenty thousand square feet of floor area, and are utilized for the purpose of hosting entertainment or cultural, social, or community events.

NY A07464

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

NY S00409

Permits on-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from off-premises retail licensees and off-premises retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from on-premises retail licensees.

NY A01328

Establishes supermarket wine licenses to sell from the licensed premises wine in sealed containers for consumption off such premises.

NY S01279

Establishes supermarket wine licenses to sell from the licensed premises wine in sealed containers for consumption off such premises.

NY A10416

Relates to the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to the powers of the chairman and members of the state liquor authority (Part A); authorizes special permits to remain open during certain hours of the morning (Part B); permits certain retail licensees to purchase wine and liquor from certain other retail licensees (Part C); relates to permissible sales by license holders (Part D); allows multiple off-premises licenses (Part E); relates to licensing restrictions for manufacturers and wholesalers of alcoholic beverages and retail licensees (Part F); relates to the approval of seven day licenses to sell liquor at retail for consumption off the premises (Part G); adjusts licensing fees regarding certain alcoholic beverages (Part H); relates to changes of ownership of a licensed business (Part I); relates to the issuance of temporary retail permits; makes permanent certain provisions relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits (Part J); establishes a temporary wholesale permit and allows multiple wholesale licenses owned by the same person or entity to be located at the same premises (Part K); relates to licenses issued for on-premises consumption within a certain distance of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship with consent of such building's owner or administrator (Part L); permits licenses for premises located within five hundred feet of other premises outside of certain counties (Part M).

NY S07398

Establishes grocery store wine licenses permitting the licensee to sell from the licensed premises wine produced in New York state or produced from ingredients grown or produced in New York state, in sealed containers for consumption off such premises.

NY A08205

Establishes grocery store wine licenses permitting the licensee to sell from the licensed premises wine produced in New York state or produced from ingredients grown or produced in New York state, in sealed containers for consumption off such premises.

NY S08282

Authorizes retail licensees of liquor and/or wine for off-premises consumption to apply for licensure as a retail food store.

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