The bill, S.B. No. 791, amends Section 105.06(a-1) of the Alcoholic Beverage Code to clarify the definition of a public place concerning the consumption of alcoholic beverages. The new language specifies that a licensed, unlicensed, permitted, or unpermitted premises is considered a public place, thereby broadening the scope of locations where public consumption is regulated.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the amended definition applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will be governed by the previous law, ensuring that there is no retroactive application of the new provisions.

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