Authorizes direct shipping by craft distilleries.
This bill modifies New Jersey's distillery licensing rules to allow craft distilleries to ship alcohol directly to consumers. It would authorize holders of Class A distillery licenses (currently limited to brewing and selling through wholesalers) to ship products directly to consumers within the state, expanding their sales options beyond current restrictions. The key change removes barriers preventing direct shipping, which currently requires products to be sold through licensed wholesalers or on-premise retail. This primarily affects small, craft distilleries seeking to sell directly to customers, potentially increasing their market reach and revenue streams. The bill is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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