Bill Extending Cocktails-to-Go Legality Awaits Governor Newsom’s Decision
A bill, AB 2663, that would extend the legality of restaurant cocktails-to-go for three additional years is currently awaiting Governor Newsom's decision, affecting the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 4, 2026 —
A legislative measure aimed at extending the ability of restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption is currently pending the approval of Governor Gavin Newsom. Bill AB 2663, if signed into law, would prolong the legality of cocktails-to-go for an additional three years.
The extension, if enacted, would continue a practice that gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a revenue stream for many establishments. The current provisions allowing for the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages were set to expire, and AB 2663 seeks to provide continued authorization.
The bill specifically impacts the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area, among other regions in the state, by continuing an allowance for restaurants to include mixed drinks as part of takeout and delivery orders. The duration proposed for the extension is three years.
As of the latest information, the bill has passed the legislature and is now in the hands of Governor Newsom for his executive decision. The outcome of his review will determine whether the current allowance for cocktails-to-go will be formally extended. Further details regarding the specific effective dates or any amendments made during the legislative process were not detailed in the summary provided. The timeline for the Governor’s decision was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Angela Woodall on patch.com, see more information here.
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