S 348 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Ends the local option of towns and cities to prohibit the sale of alcohol; repealer

This bill ends local municipalities' ability to prohibit alcohol sales within their entire boundaries. It specifically affects towns and cities that previously held referendums to ban alcohol under the old law, requiring alcohol sales to be lawful everywhere in those areas. The key provision repeals Article 9 of the alcoholic beverage control law, which previously allowed local prohibition options. As a result, municipalities can no longer pass ordinances or resolutions banning alcohol sales statewide.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Mar 17, 2025
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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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Jan 8, 2025
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REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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James Skoufis
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