Bill > S06248

This bill amends the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law by changing the definition of a "bottle club" from a place with a capacity of twenty persons to a place with a capacity of one hundred persons. Currently, any establishment with a capacity of twenty or more people that allows patrons to bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages or provides alcohol on the premises must obtain a license from the state liquor authority. The bill raises this threshold to one hundred persons, effectively reducing the regulatory requirements for smaller venues. The bill also updates the language to use gender-neutral terminology (changing "his" to "their"). The change means that smaller venues with fewer than one hundred people will have more flexibility in allowing alcohol consumption without needing to obtain a special license, potentially making it easier for smaller social gatherings or private events to serve or allow personal alcoholic beverages. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6248