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NJ S3490
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
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Removes New Jersey's statutory prohibition on unlicensed restaurants advertising "BYOB" (bring your own beer or wine) policies inside or outside their premises
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Allows restaurants with on-premises winery salesrooms to advertise that wine is available for purchase from those salesrooms
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Responds to a federal court decision (GJJM Enterprises, LLC v. City of Atlantic City) that found the BYOB advertising ban violated the First Amendment
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Current law already permits unlicensed restaurants to allow beer and wine consumption but prohibits advertising this option, with violations punishable as disorderly persons offenses (up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine)
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Applies to salesrooms operated by wineries producing less than 250,000 gallons annually, which may maintain up to 15-16 off-premises salesroom locations
Legislative Description
Authorizes certain restaurants to advertise that patrons may bring their own beer or wine or purchase wine from on premises salesroom.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
2/12/2026