S 6895 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to permitting the use of municipal space for outdoor dining

This bill proposes to amend existing laws regarding outdoor dining by clarifying that municipal spaces can be used for dining areas separated from restaurants by pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths, or restricted thoroughfares. It directly affects restaurant owners and city planners by defining specific physical barriers that are acceptable for outdoor dining setups. The legislation includes a provision stating that if the underlying outdoor dining laws are repealed, this amendment will also be repealed automatically. Ultimately, the bill aims to update regulations to accommodate different types of street layouts for outdoor dining operations.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Jan 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2023 Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2023

How they voted

62–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Jun 6, 2023
D Democratic42
41 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican21
21 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
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Committee
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Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Jun 6, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
Jun 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 6, 2023
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 15, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Roxanne Persaud
Roxanne Persaud
DDemocratic
NY
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