Take Action on Cannabis Legislation in New York
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Here are the bills that are currently being considered by New York legislators.
To support or oppose a certain bill, contact the original sponsors of the bill and your local representatives, to tell them your opinions.
| Session | Bill Number | Document | Key Issue | Bill Name | Sponsored By | Contact Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 General Assembly | A00977 | DETAILS | This bill proposes to limit the potency of cannabis products in New York State by establishing maximum THC concentration levels for cannabis flower and other cannabis or hemp products | Limits the potency of cannabis flower to 15 percent THC in flowers and 25 percent THC in other cannabis or hemp products | Phil Steck (D), Keith Brown (R) | Phil Steck, Keith Brown |
| 2025-2026 General Assembly | S03689 | DETAILS | The act amends real property law to prohibit tenant evictions solely for certified medical marijuana use | Prohibits the eviction of tenants for using medical marihuana for a certified medical use | James Sanders (D), Robert Jackson (D), Brian Kavanagh (D), John Liu (D) | James Sanders, Robert Jackson, Brian Kavanagh, John Liu |
| 2025-2026 General Assembly | A05496 | DETAILS | This bill extends the cannabis distributor tax filing deadline from 20 to 50 days after each quarter's end, giving businesses more time to submit returns, with immediate effect upon enactment | Relates to the timeframe for distributors of cannabis products to file tax returns. | Donna Lupardo (D), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Al Stirpe (D) | Donna Lupardo, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Al Stirpe |
