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NY A00022

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the retail sale of "entertainment vapor products" in New York, defined as vapor devices with bluetooth, wireless internet, or internet connectivity, or those with interactive features like music playback, photo/video display, virtual games, or animations

  • Applies to vapor products dealers and their agents or employees selling nicotine-intended products

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $100 per individual package sold or offered for sale in violation

  • Provides an affirmative defense for manufacturers who can demonstrate the sale occurred without their knowledge, consent, authorization, or direct/indirect involvement

  • Exempts entertainment vapor products that have received FDA premarket authorization and approval under federal tobacco product regulations (21 U.S.C. § 387j)

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of entertainment vapor products, or any vapor product that has bluetooth, wireless internet, or other internet connectivity, or the ability to play virtual games, play music, or display photos or other animations on the device.

Last Action

referred to health

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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