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S 8940

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 16, 2026.

Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day care.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8940
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Investigations And Government Operations
Senate in_committee 2026-01-16
Drug / Cannabis Policy Education
Summary

Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day care.

Sponsor
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-16 Status in_committee
2026-01-16 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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