Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a church
This bill creates a specific exception to New York's rule that generally prohibits selling alcohol within 200 feet of a church or place of worship. It allows the state to issue licenses for on-premises alcohol sales at a particular property in Saratoga Springs, New York, which is located within that restricted distance. The exemption applies only to this single, geographically defined parcel of land, which is currently associated with the Universal Baptist Church. If passed, the change would permit alcohol sales at this location while leaving the broader prohibition for all other areas in the state intact.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2024
Last action Jun 3, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
2
May 28, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
Feb 7, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Tedisco
RRepublican/Conservative
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 8508
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand S 8508. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline