Alex Bores’ Bills
A8138 · 2025–2026

Repeals article 2 of the general business law relating to the sabbath

In committee Economic Development Committee
Consumer protection

Repeals New York's 'Sabbath' laws (Article 2 of the General Business Law), the old 'blue laws' restricting certain activities on Sundays, and makes conforming changes to the racing and wagering law. (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationRelates to the Sabbath and activities performed on the Sabbath; makes conforming changes.

What it does: AN ACT to repeal article 2 of the general business law relating to the sabbath; and to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to removing references to such repealed law

Legislative history

  1. 2025-05-01Assembly: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  2. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT