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A 7040

Authorizes private membership establishments to have certain licenses for sale of alcohol

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 2 co-sponsors

Allows private membership clubs to obtain select alcohol licenses they could not hold before, enabling on-site sales to members under SLA rules and parity with other retailers.

SIGNED CHAP.342
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Bill Summary · A 7040

Summary — A.7040 (Chapter 342 of 2025)

Title: Authorizes private membership establishments to have certain licenses for sale of alcohol
Sponsor: Assemblyman Albert A. Stirpe (primary); cosponsors Judy Griffin and Angelo Santabarbara
Status: Signed into law (Ch.342) — August 22, 2025
Introduced: March 20, 2025
Companion: S652 (Senate)

Purpose / Intent

The bill authorizes private membership establishments (often described as private clubs) to obtain certain alcoholic beverage retail licenses that they were previously unable to hold under existing law. The intent is to expand licensing options for member‑only venues so they can lawfully sell alcoholic beverages to members (and where permitted, their guests) in conformance with State alcoholic beverage regulations.

Key provisions (high level)

  • Authorizes private membership establishments to be issued certain license categories under New York’s alcoholic beverage law (the Alcoholic Beverage Control framework), where such authority was previously restricted or unclear.
  • Establishes that licensed private membership establishments may sell alcoholic beverages on their premises in accordance with the terms and restrictions of the license issued.
  • Subjects these establishments to the same licensing, fee, recordkeeping, and enforcement requirements that apply to similar retail licensees (including any State Liquor Authority (SLA) oversight, local licensing restrictions, and public safety rules).
  • The bill went through amendments (print numbers A7040A and A7040B during committee review) before final enactment.

Note: The public summary and bill title identify the core change (authorization of certain licenses for private membership establishments). For precise statutory language, license categories added or adjusted, and any limits or grandfathering provisions, consult the enacted chaptered law text (Ch.342 of 2025) or the SLA guidance.

Who is affected

  • Private membership organizations and clubs seeking to sell alcohol on‑site (membership clubs, fraternal organizations, veterans’ clubs, etc.).
  • State Liquor Authority (or successor agency) — in licensing, inspection, and enforcement roles.
  • Local governments and enforcement agencies — may be involved in permitting, zoning, and local restrictions.
  • Nearby businesses and community members — potential market and public‑safety impacts where new club sales occur.

Potential impacts

  • Regulatory: Additional license applications and oversight responsibilities for the SLA.
  • Economic: Potential new revenue from license fees and increased business activity for private clubs; possible modest local tax and economic effects.
  • Community/public safety: Increased on‑site alcohol sales may require attention to hours of operation, disorder prevention, and compliance enforcement; the bill treats these establishments as licensed entities subject to applicable rules.

Legislative history / timeline

  • Referred to Economic Development: March 20, 2025
  • Committee consideration and amendments (prints A7040A, A7040B); referred sequentially to Economic Development, Codes, Ways and Means, Rules
  • Passed Assembly and Senate: June 9, 2025 (substituted for S652A in Senate)
  • Delivered to Governor: August 15, 2025
  • Signed and chaptered into law: August 22, 2025 (Chapter 342)

Where to get the full text

This summary is based on bill metadata and legislative actions. For the exact statutory changes, license categories affected, limitational language, and effective date, consult:
- The chaptered law (Chapter 342 of the Laws of 2025) available from the New York State Legislature or the Secretary of State
- The official bill text for A.7040/A.7040B and companion S.652
- Guidance from the New York State Liquor Authority once implementing regulations or application instructions are issued

If you want, I can retrieve and summarize the exact statutory language from the enacted chapter to list the specific license types and any conditions included in the final law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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