New YorkS 83792025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a place of worship

Sponsored By: Michael Gianaris (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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Queens restaurant near church can serve alcohol

The law lets the State Liquor Authority issue an on-site alcohol license for one address in Queens. It applies even though the spot is within 200 feet of a church, synagogue, or other place of worship. The site is the parcel by Skillman Avenue and 48th Street in Queens. The business must sell food or drinks for people to consume there. This applies only to that parcel and takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Michael Gianaris
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 1

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

committee vote • 6/12/2025

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.353
8/22/2025Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
8/15/2025Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
6/13/2025House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
6/13/2025House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.695
6/13/2025House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A8803
6/13/2025House
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
6/12/2025House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
6/12/2025Senate
PASSED SENATE
6/12/2025Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1931
6/12/2025Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
6/6/2025Senate

Bill Text

Original
6/6/2025
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