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S 3878

Provides that liquor authority may include certain terms and conditions as part of various licenses for on-premises consumption to assure premises lawfully operated

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and 1 co-sponsor

Allows the NY Liquor Authority to attach terms to on-premises liquor licenses, boosting lawful operation for bars and restaurants and strengthening licensee compliance.

REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
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Bill Summary · S 3878

Summary: S 3878 – Liquor Authority Terms and Conditions for On-Premises Licenses

What this bill aims to do

S 3878 would authorize the state liquor authority to include certain terms and conditions as part of licenses for on-premises consumption to help ensure that premises are lawfully operated. In other words, when issuing or renewing licenses for establishments such as bars, restaurants, or other venues that serve alcohol for consumption on-site, the liquor authority could attach additional requirements as part of the license terms.

Key provisions (as described)

  • authorize the liquor authority to include terms and conditions with on-premises licenses
  • apply to “various licenses” that allow on-premises alcohol consumption
  • the overarching goal is to ensure premises are lawfully operated

Note: The specific terms (e.g., hours, security, capacity, reporting, or other operational requirements) are not detailed in the provided information. The bill would authorize adding such terms, with the exact language and scope to be defined in the bill text and any implementing regulations.

Who is affected

  • Primary: licensees and prospective licensees that operate on-premises alcohol service (e.g., bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and similar venues)
  • Secondary: the New York State liquor authority (or equivalent state body) responsible for granting and enforcing these licenses
  • Indirect: patrons and neighboring communities, who could benefit from enhanced compliance and lawful operation

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business
  • Legislative actions show two identical entries on 2025-01-30, both noting the referral to the same committee
  • Noted sponsors: Primary sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal; Cosponsor Luis R. Sepúlveda

Sponsors and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal
  • Cosponsor: Luis R. Sepúlveda
  • Related bills from prior sessions: S 342, S 3075, S 5579, S 80, S 2913, S 474, S 2603

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Administrative impact: may require licensees to comply with additional terms and conditions; could entail compliance monitoring and potential penalties for violations, as determined by the terms attached to licenses.
  • Policy impact: enhances the state’s ability to ensure lawful operation of on-premises alcohol establishments; could affect licensing processes, ongoing compliance requirements, and enforcement.
  • Fiscal impact: not specified in the available information; would depend on implementation costs and enforcement needs.

Next steps

  • Monitor committee hearings and any amendments to the bill
  • Review the bill text for the exact terms that can be imposed and any related enforcement provisions
  • Assess potential fiscal and operational implications for licensees and the liquor authority

If you’d like, I can align this summary with the bill’s actual text once it becomes publicly available or add a comparison with the related prior-session bills.

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

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