New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9979: Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9979 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 3, 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.
Authorizes retail licensees to purchase alcohol with a business payment card.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1085
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS