Establishes license allowing supermarkets to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured in this State; designated as The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act.

This bill, S 1254 (The Garden State Grocery Liquor Licensing Act), would allow supermarkets in New Jersey to sell certain alcoholic beverages manufactured within the state. It directly affects grocery stores that produce their own alcoholic products, enabling them to sell these items in original containers (not for on-premise consumption) under specific conditions. The key provision amends licensing rules to permit this sale in grocery settings, requiring compliance with Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations and prohibiting sales of alcohol in grocery areas under current restrictions. The bill is pending review after its January 13, 2026, introduction in the Senate.