Increases the capacity needed to be considered a bottle club
Bill A 8578 proposes an amendment to the state's alcoholic beverage control law. It changes the capacity threshold for venues that are considered "bottle clubs" and are required to obtain an alcohol license. Currently, places operating for profit with a capacity of 20 or more persons that allow alcohol consumption must obtain an appropriate license. This bill would increase that minimum capacity to 100 persons. This change directly affects operators of places of assembly by adjusting the conditions under which they need to secure a liquor license from the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
May 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
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