Bill > A09368

This bill amends existing laws in New York to explicitly include slushies as a type of frozen dessert that can be manufactured and sold with alcohol, specifically addressing alcoholic frozen treats containing between 0.5% and 5% alcohol by volume. The legislation requires specific labeling and signage for these products, including prominent warnings about age restrictions (no sales to individuals under 21), alcohol content, and health risks. The bill updates language in three separate laws (agriculture and markets, public health, and alcoholic beverage control) to ensure consistent regulation of these alcoholic slushies, replacing gendered language like "women" with more inclusive terms like "persons who are pregnant" when discussing alcohol consumption risks. Retailers selling these products must use sealed packages with clear alcohol content warnings, display advisory signs, and ensure that manufacturers provide written notices about compliance requirements. The changes aim to create a clear regulatory framework for the sale and distribution of alcoholic slushies while maintaining public safety guidelines around age and consumption restrictions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9368