New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7860: Includes spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of beverage and includes ready-to-drink cocktail containers under the state's bottle deposit system
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7860 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Includes spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails in the definition of beverage and includes ready-to-drink cocktail containers under the state's bottle deposit system. Primary sponsor: George Alvarez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds spirit-based ready-to-drink cocktails to the definition of beverage; includes ready-to-drink cocktail containers in the state bottle deposit incentive program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Manny De Los Santos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
“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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION