Ends the local option of towns and cities to prohibit the sale of alcohol; repealer
This bill ends local municipalities' ability to prohibit alcohol sales within their entire boundaries. It specifically affects towns and cities that previously held referendums to ban alcohol under the old law, requiring alcohol sales to be lawful everywhere in those areas. The key provision repeals Article 9 of the alcoholic beverage control law, which previously allowed local prohibition options. As a result, municipalities can no longer pass ordinances or resolutions banning alcohol sales statewide.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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