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Assembly Public Safety Committee releases bill to expand alcohol zones for global sporting events
Summary
The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to release Assembly Bill 5007 and the Senate Committee substitute for Senate Bill 3848, measures that would temporarily expand ‘‘all‑inclusive’’ alcohol license areas at licensed sporting venues for major international events while preserving Alcoholic Beverage Control oversight and public‑safety rules.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee voted to release Assembly Bill 5007 and the Senate Committee substitute for Senate Bill 3848 after a brief committee consideration and a read statement from the bill’s prime sponsor.
Assemblyman Calabrese, the prime sponsor, said the measures would “modernize New Jersey's alcoholic beverage licensing framework for global sporting events while upholding strong public safety protocols,” and that the changes are limited to high‑impact, global events. “A 5,007 introduces targeted, temporary adjustments to the state's alcohol licensing laws, limited exclusively to these global sporting…
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