New York 2025 Session Status: Enacted

S8690 — Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church

Last action — Signed by Governor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed Assembly
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on July 24, 2026.

Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Exempts specific properties from distance restrictions on alcohol sales near churches in New York County.

This bill allows certain properties in New York County to sell alcohol even if they are within a restricted distance from churches. It modifies existing regulations to provide exemptions for these properties.

What this means for you
  • Families: {}
  • Consumers: Consumers in the area may have increased access to alcohol sales near churches due to this exemption.
  • Small Business: This means small businesses in the exempted properties can sell alcohol despite proximity to churches.

Summary

Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church for a certain premises located in the county of New York.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SIGNED CHAP.182

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.455

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A11379

  7. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  9. PASSED SENATE

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.1114

  13. REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8690 do?
Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church for a certain premises located in the county of New York.
Who sponsors S8690?
S8690 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S8690?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track S8690?
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