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NY S05027
NY S05027Credits any on-premises licensees or any manufacturing licensee with on-premises retail privileges for each day they were unable to operate due to COVID-19; provides that such credits shall be used for such licensee's license renewal; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to credit days to retail on-premises licensees that were unable to operate as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill provides relief to on-premises alcohol licensees (such as bars, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities with retail spaces) who were forced to close or suspend operations during the COVID-19 pandemic between March 7, 2020, and March 7, 2021. Specifically, the State Liquor Authority is authorized to grant these licensees a credit towards their next license renewal, calculated on a pro-rata basis for each day they were unable to operate. The credit is capped at a maximum of 365 days, and licensees must document their inactive days using a form provided by the authority. An "inactive day" is defined as a day during which the business was closed or unable to conduct on-premises retail functions due to the pandemic or government response to the pandemic. The bill will take effect immediately and will automatically expire and be repealed on January 1, 2028, providing a time-limited mechanism to support businesses that were significantly impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5027 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05027&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05027 |
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