WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

A 8927

Prohibits licensees from placing a storefront within five hundred feet of certain areas

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Pirozzolo

Prohibits licensees from placing storefronts within 500 feet of designated areas, shaping site selection and neighborhood impact for current and prospective licensees.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · A 8927

Summary of Bill A 8927

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 8927
  • Title: Prohibits licensees from placing a storefront within five hundred feet of certain areas
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development
  • Introduced: July 16, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Samuel Pirozzolo

This bill would establish a geographic restriction on where licensees may locate storefronts, by prohibiting placement within 500 feet of designated areas. The explicit definitions of “certain areas,” the types of licenses covered, and other implementing details would be set forth in the bill’s text.

Purpose and Intent

Based on the title, the bill aims to limit the proximity of storefront locations to specific areas, potentially to address neighborhood impacts, accessibility, or other public-interest concerns. The exact objectives (e.g., reducing clustering near sensitive or high-traffic zones, or balancing access with community considerations) would be clarified in the bill’s definitions and operative provisions.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

  • Prohibition Area: Licensees would be barred from placing a storefront within 500 feet of designated areas defined by the bill.
  • Scope of Applicability: The term “licensees” suggests all holders of storefront licenses subject to the measure; the bill would specify the precise licenses and any exemptions or carve-outs.
  • Distance Measurement: The 500-foot setback would be defined in the bill (how distance is measured—e.g., from property boundaries, entrances, or other reference points). The exact method is not provided here.
  • Enforcement, Penalties, and Exemptions: Details on how the restriction would be enforced, what penalties would apply for violations, and any possible exemptions or grandfathering would be specified in the bill’s text; not included in the summary provided.

Scope and Potential Impact

  • Licensees and Prospective Licensees: May affect site selection strategies and expansion plans.
  • Licensing Authorities: Would need to enforce the setback requirement and adjudicate any violations.
  • Communities and Neighborhoods: Could influence storefront distribution, local traffic patterns, and neighborhood character.
  • Real Estate Market: Possible shifts in demand for eligible storefront locations and related pricing.

Procedural Timeline

  • Current Stage: The bill has been referred to the Economic Development committee.
  • Next Steps: Committee consideration, potential amendments, and votes before any floor action. If advanced, it would proceed through the usual legislative process toward final passage or modification.

Notes

  • The Legislative Actions section shows the bill being referred to Economic Development on 2025-07-16 (listed twice, likely a clerical duplication).
  • No further details (definitions, exact penalties, or effective dates) are provided in the information available.

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

Sign in to ask a question.