New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10559 — Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a school or place of worship

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Allows certain properties in Manhattan to sell alcohol near schools and places of worship.

This bill permits specific properties in Manhattan to sell alcohol within the restricted distance from schools and places of worship. It aims to provide more flexibility for alcohol sales in those areas.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This could provide consumers with more choices for purchasing alcohol in certain Manhattan locations.
  • Small Business: This means more opportunities for some small businesses in Manhattan to sell alcohol and attract customers.

Summary

Exempts certain property within Manhattan in the city of New York from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a school or place of worship.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A11457B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1691

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 10559A

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

  6. REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S10559 do?
Exempts certain property within Manhattan in the city of New York from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a school or place of worship.
Who sponsors S10559?
S10559 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S10559?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S10559?
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