RESOLUTION – SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE SENATE BILL S.9405 AND ASSEMBLY BILL A.1033, THE “HOST ACT”, AUTHORIZING MUNICIPALITIES IN NEW YORK STATE TO ESTABLISH TE
New York State Senate Bill S.9405 and Assembly Bill A.1033, known as the 'Host Act', allows municipalities to establish their own regulations for alcohol delivery and takeout services.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Liquor Licensing space on September 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, distributors, and off-premise retailers in New York State. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; compliance will depend on local regulations once enacted.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Liquor Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Municipalities can now create specific rules for alcohol delivery and takeout, potentially affecting operational procedures.
Who it affects
Bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, distributors, and off-premise retailers in New York State.
What you must do
Review and comply with new local regulations once established by the municipality regarding alcohol delivery and takeout.
Deadline
Not specified; compliance will depend on local regulations once enacted.
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