New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4551 — Removes plenary retail distribution license limit for certain stores.

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 September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill removes limits on retail distribution licenses for certain stores.

The bill modifies the restrictions associated with plenary retail distribution licenses, allowing more stores to obtain these licenses. This change aims to increase competition and access to retail distribution.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small retail stores may have more opportunities to obtain licenses and expand their offerings.

Summary

Plenary retail distribution license-removes limit from certain stores

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 29, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.31.

  • N.J.S.A. 33:1-12.31

    no the same is his → a. a not the person's b. The provisions of subsection a. of this section shall not apply to the holder of a plenary retail distribution license who acquires a beneficial interest in more than two plenary retail distribution licenses provided those licenses only are used in connection with a retail food store as defined in section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) that is located in an urban food desert as defined in section 3 of P.L.2011, c.223 (C.4:10-25.5). The license transfer fee established pursuant to R.S.33:1-12 for plenary retail distribution license holders who obtain more than two licenses shall not apply to a license acquired pursuant to this subsection.

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLP

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4551 do?
Plenary retail distribution license-removes limit from certain stores
Who sponsors S 4551?
S 4551 is sponsored by Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4551?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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