New York 2025 Session Status: Enacted

A11540 — Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a school

Last action — Signed by Governor

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 50% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill allows some properties to sell alcohol near schools despite existing restrictions.

The bill creates an exemption for certain properties from the law that restricts alcohol sales within a specific distance from schools. This means that designated places can legally sell alcohol even if they are close to a school.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If you own a business, you may benefit from the ability to sell alcohol even if near a school.

Summary

Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a school.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SIGNED CHAP.181

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  4. PASSED SENATE

  5. 3RD READING CAL.1775

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S10616

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.460

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.460

  12. REPORTED

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  14. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  15. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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 A11540 do?
Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a school.
Who sponsors A11540?
A11540 is sponsored by Keith Powers.
What is the current status of A11540?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 01, 2026. Enacted.
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