Establishes limited retail religious distribution license.

This bill creates a new "plenary retail distribution license" in New Jersey for businesses selling alcoholic beverages in original containers (like bottles or cans) for off-premises consumption. It directly affects retailers seeking to sell alcohol without on-site consumption, prohibiting sales in grocery, drug, or general mercantile stores unless selling specific gift items (e.g., packaged liquor with merchandise) or accessories like snacks. Key provisions include a $125-$2,500 annual fee set by municipalities (with 20% annual adjustment limits), restrictions on where the license can be issued, and the ability for municipalities to ban the license entirely. The bill does not establish a "religious distribution" exemption as implied by its title; the text focuses on standard retail alcohol distribution rules. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to committee.