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New York CAN bills, 2025-2026
Every New York bill filed under CAN in the 2025-2026 session, newest action first. Status, author, and last action are public; tracking, alerts, and analysis open with Connect Plus.
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CAN bills
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Signed into law
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Still moving
New York's 2025-2026 session has 67 bills filed under CAN. 1 has been signed into law, 0 vetoed, 0 failed, and 66 are still moving. By status: 61 introduced, 5 passed first house, and 1 signed into law. The most recent recorded action in this group was on June 5, 2026.
Sen. Jeremy Cooney (8), Asm. John Zaccaro (5), and Asm. Al Stirpe (4) have the most bills in this group. 40 started in the Assembly and 27 in the Senate. Every bill below links to its own page with the official summary, author and coauthors, recent actions, and committee of record.
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67 bills · showing the 67 with the most recent action · New York 2025–2026 Legislative Session
BillTitleStatus
S 3105Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.New York · last action 2026-06-05Passed first houseS 5827Prohibits all registered organizations, licensees, or permittees or other entities under the jurisdiction of the cannabis board from selling or delivering any edible cannabis products not in child resistant packaging.New York · last action 2026-06-05IntroducedA 10698Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion.New York · last action 2026-06-02Passed first houseS 8951Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion.New York · last action 2026-06-02IntroducedA 10088Requires prospective licensees of cannabis licenses to submit a formal attestation of compliance with local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal code requirements and proof of local municipal compliance to the Cannabis Control Board when applying for an OCM Cannabis license, and give municipalities the ability to request an extension of time to submit an opinion on the prospective licensee application.New York · last action 2026-05-19IntroducedA 11107Increases 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.New York · last action 2026-04-24IntroducedS 9220Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.New York · last action 2026-04-16IntroducedA 8820Authorizes the office of cannabis management and cannabis control board to establish a track and trace program; requires certain tracking requirements on cannabis sold within the state.New York · last action 2026-04-02IntroducedA 10659Requires the state comptroller, the attorney general and independent certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit of the office of cannabis management.New York · last action 2026-03-19IntroducedA 10601Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.New York · last action 2026-03-13IntroducedS 6283Adds a non-voting member from the division of service-disabled veterans' business development to the state cannabis advisory board.New York · last action 2026-03-09Passed first houseA 10426Clarifies that employment at any licensee under the cannabis law satisfies employment requirements for parole, probation or other state supervision unless the terms and conditions of said parole, probation, or state supervision explicitly prohibit such employment.New York · last action 2026-03-06IntroducedA 2580Requires the state comptroller, the attorney general and independent certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit of the office of cannabis management.New York · last action 2026-03-04IntroducedA 10191Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.New York · last action 2026-02-25IntroducedS 6181Clarifies that employment at any licensee under the cannabis law satisfies employment requirements for parole, probation or other state supervision unless the terms and conditions of said parole, probation, or state supervision explicitly prohibit such employment.New York · last action 2026-02-25Passed first houseS 8940Increases 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.New York · last action 2026-01-16IntroducedA 35Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 747Permits certain activities in premises licensed for adult-use on-premises consumption of cannabis including the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 977Limits the potency of cannabis flower to 15 percent THC in flowers and 25 percent THC in other cannabis or hemp products.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1293Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 1587Prohibits cannabis retail and on-site consumption licensees from operating such premises within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds; prohibits the advertising and marketing of cannabis content within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds, playgrounds, child day care providers, public parks, and libraries.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 3501Prohibits cannabis retail and on-site consumption licensees from operating such premises within one thousand feet of school grounds or a child day care center.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4054Requires retail licensees for on-premises consumption of alcohol and adult-use on-site consumption of cannabis licensees have opioid antagonists to be administered to patrons, staff or individuals on premises of such establishment.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4187Requires the promulgation of rules and regulations for advertising and marketing of cannabis that include, but are not limited to, signage on the exterior walls or windows of licensed retail dispensaries; signage in languages other than English; lighting in colors other than white; other such advertising measures.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4285Relates to the hours adult-use cannabis shall be sold for on-site consumption; provides cannabis products shall only be sold for on-site consumption between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4306Expands who can hold membership in a licensed adult-use cooperative to include persons other than natural persons.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4367Relates to cannabinoid hemp retail sales and retailers; makes technical changes to the definition of THC; provides specific requirements for labeling of cannabinoid hemp products.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4574Provides that a retailer licensed by the office of cannabis management shall be permitted to sell any and all forms of cannabinoid hemp.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4579Relates to appointments to the cannabis control board; relates to seed-to-sale tracking and reporting for registered cannabis organizations; relates to state and local inspections of registered cannabis organizations.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 4770Implements licensure and eligibility limitations for the cannabis control board's social and economic equity plan regarding persons convicted of certain felonies.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5129Provides that any applicant who cultivates for sale or sells cannabis, cannabis products, medical cannabis, or any product marketed or labeled as such, without having an appropriate registration, license or permit therefor, shall be deemed ineligible to receive or renew a license to sell cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5246Excludes volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from the permissive use of marijuana.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5266Adds to the penalties for the underage use of cannabis the office of cannabis management contacting the person's parents and/or guardians and such person and their parents and/or guardians attending a cannabis diversion program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 5341Restricts cannabis storefronts and premises from being located within 500 feet from a school and two hundred feet of a house of worship.New York · last action 2026-01-07Passed first houseA 6621Prohibits the sale of cannabinoid hemp products where the ratio of CBD to THC exceeds a 15:1 ratio.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6844Includes certain acts and subsequent penalties in the criminal sale of cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 6967Prohibits cannabis storefronts from being located within a quarter mile from any town, city or village which has opted out of permitting the sale of cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7646Enacts the "cannabis adult-use transition act"; increases the number of members on the state cannabis advisory board from thirteen to seventeen voting appointed members; provides that an eligible registered organization shall be authorized as a registered organization adult-use cultivator processor distributor retail dispensary upon approval of an application to the office of cannabis management that must be available to such registered organizations no later than August first, two thousand twenty-five and remain available thereafter; provides that the office must approve or deny such application within thirty days of its submission or it shall be deemed approved; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7709Requires vapor products dealers to be registered with the department of health; permits municipalities to require additional registration of vapor products dealers; permits the revocation of licenses and registrations by the commissioner of health, the cannabis control board, the state liquor authority, and the department of taxation and finance as a result of the knowing and unlawful sale of cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 7998Authorizes retail dispensary licensees, microbusiness licensees and nursery licensees to sell up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal cultivation; defines immature cannabis plant; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the sale of immature cannabis plants.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8118Relates to providing notice to elected officials upon receipt and approval of an application for a cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8510Prohibits advertisements on television and radio of cannabis and cannabis products subject to a $5000 fine and license or registration revocation after notice and an opportunity to be heard.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8581Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges and other flavored cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the labeling or packaging of cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the advertisement of cannabis products.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8711Authorizes a microbusiness licensee to change their license type to an adult use cannabis cultivation license, upon the approval of the office of cannabis management; directs the office to promulgate regulations allowing a microbusiness licensee to be licensed and operate without opening a retail storefront.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8741Provides that licensed adult use dispensing facilities shall be no less than 1,000 feet apart in municipalities with a population of 20,000 people or more, and no less than 2,000 feet apart in municipalities with a population of less than 20,000 people; provides proximity protection waivers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedA 8927Prohibits licensees from placing a storefront within five hundred feet of certain areas including child day care centers, or public parks and playgrounds.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1244Prohibits cannabis retail and on-site consumption licensees from operating such premises within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds; prohibits the advertising and marketing of cannabis content within one thousand feet of the perimeter of a school grounds, playgrounds, child day care providers, public parks, and libraries.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1488Includes certain acts and subsequent penalties in the criminal sale of cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1631Relates to appointments to the cannabis control board; relates to seed-to-sale tracking and reporting for registered cannabis organizations; relates to state and local inspections of registered cannabis organizations.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1765Requires the cannabis control board to provide notice to state legislative representatives upon receipt of application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their district.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 1769Prohibits new cannabis dispensaries from opening up within five hundred feet of other licensed cannabis dispensaries; provides an exception if the location of such premises is in the public interest.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 3151Enacts the "cannabis adult-use transition act"; increases the number of members on the state cannabis advisory board from thirteen to seventeen voting appointed members; provides that an eligible registered organization shall be authorized as a registered organization adult-use cultivator processor distributor retail dispensary upon approval of an application to the office of cannabis management that must be available to such registered organizations no later than August first, two thousand twenty-five and remain available thereafter; provides that the office must approve or deny such application within thirty days of its submission or it shall be deemed approved; makes related provisions.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 4618Excludes volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from the permissive use of marijuana.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 5377Relates to participation by veterans with respect to state contracts by expanding Article 3 of the veterans' services law to cover all veteran-owned business enterprises instead of only service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises; makes related corrections in law.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 5637Prohibits cannabis storefronts from being located within a quarter mile from any town, city or village which has opted out of permitting the sale of cannabis.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 5750Relates to the packaging of cannabis and industrial hemp products; requires the cannabis control board to develop strategic plans detailing the packaging and labeling requirements to be used prior to the retail sale of any cannabis or cannabis product; establishes a sustainable cannabis packaging incubator program.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 5809Provides that a retailer licensed by the office of cannabis management shall be permitted to sell any and all forms of cannabinoid hemp.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 7130Prohibits the sale of cannabinoid hemp products where the ratio of CBD to THC exceeds a 15:1 ratio.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 7387Authorizes retail dispensary licensees, microbusiness licensees and nursery licensees to sell up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal cultivation; defines immature cannabis plant; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the sale of immature cannabis plants.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8189Authorizes a microbusiness licensee to change their license type to an adult use cannabis cultivation license, upon the approval of the office of cannabis management; directs the office to promulgate regulations allowing a microbusiness licensee to be licensed and operate without opening a retail storefront.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8278Provides that licensed adult use dispensing facilities shall be no less than 1,000 feet apart in municipalities with a population of 20,000 people or more, and no less than 2,000 feet apart in municipalities with a population of less than 20,000 people; provides proximity protection waivers.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8469Provides that a licensee for an adult-use retail dispensary whose license was approved by the office prior to July twenty-eighth, two thousand twenty-five, and whose business location was found to be in compliance with standards used by the office at the time of such approval, regardless of such business location's proximity to a school property line, shall be deemed compliant for purposes of license renewal and continued operation at such location.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8552Prohibits advertisements on television and radio of cannabis and cannabis products subject to a $5000 fine and license or registration revocation after notice and an opportunity to be heard.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 8575Enacts the "hemp beverage and taxation act"; defines cannabinoid hemp beverage; prohibits the sale of cannabinoid hemp beverages to persons twenty-one years of age or older; provides requirements for the product or labeling of such products; provides for offenses for persons under the age of twenty-one years who purchase or attempt to purchase a cannabinoid hemp beverage through fraudulent means and persons who procure such beverages for persons under the age of twenty-one years; imposes advertising requirements; imposes a tax on cannabinoid hemp products; provides for the disbursement of revenues collected pursuant to Article 20-e of the Tax Law.New York · last action 2026-01-07IntroducedS 3294Relates to the medical use of cannabis; repeals controlled substances therapeutic research act.New York · last action 2025-11-21Chaptered/SignedA 4759Relates to the medical use of cannabis; repeals controlled substances therapeutic research act.New York · last action 2025-06-13IntroducedS 7275Restricts cannabis storefronts and premises from being located within 500 feet from a school and two hundred feet of a house of worship.New York · last action 2025-05-19Introduced
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