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New JerseyS4384221st Legislature (2026-2027)SenateWALLET

Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges.*

Sponsored By: Rosaura Bagolie (Democratic), Vin Gopal (Democratic), Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr. (Republican), Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq. (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Bars keep cocktails-to-go and home delivery

The law makes temporary takeout and delivery privileges permanent for plenary retail consumption, seasonal retail consumption, and hotel or motel licensees. They can sell alcohol for off-site use in original containers or closed, sealed containers; mixed cocktails must be closed and sealed. Deliveries must go to a consumer age 21 or older at a home in New Jersey. The seller or a licensed third-party delivery service can deliver the drinks. Only malt alcoholic drinks can be delivered in original containers; other delivered drinks must be closed and sealed.

Craft distilleries keep expanded drink sales

The law makes craft distilleries’ temporary sales privileges permanent for drinks consumed on-site or taken away. These privileges cover spirits made at the licensed site, including drinks mixed with other alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages. Mixed or blended drinks must be sold in closed, sealed containers, and the privileges also cover malted drinks. Distilleries can also sell spirits in original containers with one or more nonalcoholic drinks or food items for making mixed drinks.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Rosaura Bagolie

    Democratic • House

  • Vin Gopal

    Democratic • Senate

  • Declan J. O'Scanlon Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Luanne M. Peterpaul Esq.

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Katie Brennan

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 236 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 78 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/30/2026

3RDG FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 118 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor: APP

    8/28/2026Governor

  2. Approved by Governor — P.L.2026, c.81.

    8/28/2026Governor

  3. Passed Assembly, PBH — (78-1-0)

    6/30/2026House

  4. Substituted for A5225 (2R)

    6/30/2026House

  5. Received in Assembly, Without Reference, 2nd Reading in Assembly

    6/30/2026House

  6. Passed Senate — (40-0)

    6/30/2026Senate

  7. REP/SCA, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/28/2026Senate

  8. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

    6/11/2026Senate

  9. Reported, 2nd Reading in Senate

    6/11/2026Senate

  10. Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

    6/1/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • 7/6/26; 1R

    7/6/2026

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations (6/28/26 1R)

    7/1/2026

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  • Senate Budget and Appropriations Substitute (6/28/26)

    6/29/2026

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  • As Introduced

    6/12/2026

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  • Senate Law and Public Safety Substitute (6/11/26)

    6/12/2026

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