New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6238: Makes it lawful for a person to possess an open container of alcohol in certain public places
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6238 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Makes it lawful for a person to possess an open container of alcohol in certain public places. Primary sponsor: Robert Carroll (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in certain public places; prohibits a municipality from preventing a person twenty-one years of age or older from possessing an alcoholic beverage in an open container in a public place and from consuming an alcoholic beverage in certain public places.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Carroll | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT