What's happening
This bill allows the sale of alcoholic beverages to begin at 2 a.m. instead of 4 a.m. on Sundays and other days.
Why it matters
Expands late-night business opportunities. By moving the start time for alcohol sales from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m., bars, restaurants, and other licensed venues can serve customers for two additional early-morning hours, potentially boosting revenue and supporting nightlife economies.
Could affect public safety and community concerns. Earlier alcohol sales might raise concerns about increased noise, disturbances, or impaired driving during the overnight period, impacting neighborhoods and local law enforcement resources.
Aligns with evolving social norms. The change reflects shifting attitudes toward alcohol regulation and late-night socializing, possibly making New York’s laws more consistent with those in other states or responding to demands from residents and businesses for more flexible hours.
Impacts shift workers and non-traditional schedules. The new hours may better accommodate people who work late or overnight shifts, providing them with more options for socializing and relaxation after work.
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- Referred to economic development
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STATE OF NEW YORK
147
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain days
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subdivision 5 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, paragraph (a) as amended by chapter 297 of the laws of 2016 and paragraph (b) as amended by chapter 83 of the laws of 1995, are amended to read as follows:
(a) Sunday, from [four] two ante meridiem to ten o'clock a.m., except pursuant to a permit issued under section ninety-nine-h of this chapter.
(b) On any other day between [four] two ante meridiem and eight ante meridiem.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01628-01-7
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