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NY A10654

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the electronic cigarette and vaping prevention, awareness and control program from optional ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for use by all schools in New York
  • Requires the Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Education, to develop age-appropriate instructional tools and materials for schools
  • Program aims to educate students, parents, and school personnel about health risks of vapor products and reduce vaping prevalence, particularly among persons under 21
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule or regulation changes prior to the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires the electronic cigarette and vaping prevention, awareness and control program be used by all schools.

Last Action

referred to health

3/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/19/2026

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