New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9979 — Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows retail licensees to buy alcohol using a business payment card.

This legislation permits retail licensees to use business payment cards for purchasing alcohol. This change aims to streamline alcohol purchases for businesses.

What this means for you
  • Families: {}
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit indirectly as businesses streamline operations, potentially enhancing service and selection.
  • Small Business: This means small businesses can use their business cards for alcohol purchases, improving financial transaction efficiency.

Summary

Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment card.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  5. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  6. 1ST REPORT CAL.1085

  7. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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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 S9979 do?
Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment card.
Who sponsors S9979?
S9979 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S9979?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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