New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 5 D cosponsors

S 4357 — Permits for-profit movie theater to acquire plenary retail consumption license.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLP

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows for-profit movie theaters to obtain retail consumption licenses.

This bill enables for-profit movie theaters to acquire a plenary retail consumption license, which permits them to serve alcohol. This change could impact how movie theaters operate and enhance the customer experience.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This allows you to enjoy alcoholic beverages while watching movies at for-profit theaters.
  • Small Business: This means for-profit movie theaters can expand their offerings and potentially increase revenue by serving alcohol.

Summary

Movie theater, for-profit-acquire plenary retail consumption license

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 115 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (115)

115 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4357 do?
Movie theater, for-profit-acquire plenary retail consumption license
Who sponsors S 4357?
S 4357 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat), Singleton, Troy (Democrat), Johnson, Gordon M. (Democrat), McKeon, John F. (Democrat), and Gopal, Vin (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4357?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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