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NJ A3693
NJ A3693Allows veteran service organizations to obtain license to serve members alcoholic beverages.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a veteran's service organization license that would allow certain veteran organizations to sell alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises and only to bona fide members of a veteran's service organization, guests of a bona fide member, affiliated bona fide members of other veteran service organizations, and members of auxiliary organizations that are allied with other veteran's service organizations. The bill defines veteran's service organization as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or other veterans' organizations chartered under federal law, or any service foundation of such an organization recognized in its bylaws. Under current law, these veteran organizations may obtain a club license to serve alcoholic beverages to members and guests but are prohibited from serving alcoholic beverages to auxiliary and affiliated members. Under the bill, a bona fide member of a veteran's service organization would be permitted to have not more than nine individuals as guests on any one occasion and host private events. The bill prohibits affiliated and auxiliary members from having guests and hosting private events on the premises of a veteran's service organization at which they are not a member. A bona fide member who hosts a private event would be required to provide all of the alcoholic beverages which are to be purchased off the licensed premises. The license holder would be prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages or charging a fee for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at a private event but would be allowed sell food and non-alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new "Veteran's Service Organization License" that allows specific veteran organizations, such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, to serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption to their bona fide members, guests of those members (up to nine individuals per occasion unless it's a private event), and members of allied auxiliary or other veteran organizations. This license expands upon current law, which prohibits serving affiliated and auxiliary members, by allowing these groups to be served. A bona fide member can host private events, like weddings or fundraisers, where they must provide all alcoholic beverages purchased off-site, and the organization can only sell food and non-alcoholic drinks. The bill also clarifies that affiliated and auxiliary members cannot have guests or host private events at organizations where they are not members. The fee for this new license will be set by the municipality, ranging from $63 to $188.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3693 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3693_I1.HTM |
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