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S 3424: Prohibits the use of cannabis in public places, unless approved by the applicable local government.
What S 3424 does, verified January 10, 2026
The bill aims to prohibit the public use of cannabis in New York State, unless approved by the applicable local government. The legislature finds that smoking cannabis in public places can be disruptive and harmful to non-smokers, and that fines for smoking tobacco in public places have been effective in reducing public smoking rates. The bill would establish regulations and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of this act, including the definition of a public place and the designation of areas for cannabis use. Those found in violation would be subject to a fine of $125, to be paid to the local government where the violation occurred. The bill would take effect immediately.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (2026-01-07)Alert me
Quick answers about S 3424
- What is the current status of S 3424?
- As of January 10, 2026, S 3424 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 7, 2026, was "REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS".
- Did S 3424 pass?
- Not yet. S 3424 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 3424, and where is it now?
- S 3424 was authored by Sen. George Borrello with 1 coauthor. Its committee of record is Senate Investigation & Government Operations.
Author and sponsors
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| Jan. 07, 2026 | REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | REFERENCE CHANGED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS |
| Jan. 27, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 27, 2025 · 329 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 3424 2025-2026 Regular Sessions IN SENATE January 27, 2025 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BORRELLO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance AN ACT prohibiting the public use of cannabis, unless approved by the applicable local government The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Legislative intent. The legislature finds that cannabis has 2 been legalized for personal use in New York state. Smoking cannabis in 3 public places can be disruptive and harmful to non-smokers. Fines for 4 smoking tobacco in public places have been effective in reducing public 5 smoking rates and fines for smoking cannabis in public places can help 6 enforce public health and safety regulations while reducing the burden 7 on law enforcement agencies. 8 § 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, smok- 9 ing or using cannabis in any public place, including but not limited to 10 streets, sidewalks, parks, and outdoor patios of restaurants and bars, 11 shall be prohibited, unless designated for cannabis use by the local 12 government. 13 § 3. Any person found to be in violation of the provisions of section 14 two of this act shall be subject to a fine of one hundred twenty-five 15 dollars, to be paid to the local government where the violation 16 occurred, within thirty days of receiving such violation. 17 § 4. The cannabis control board, in conjunction with local govern- 18 ments, shall establish regulations and guidelines for the implementation 19 and enforcement of this act, including but not limited to the definition 20 of a public place and the designation of areas for cannabis use. 21 § 5. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD07929-01-5
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