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NY S05624

Bill

Status

Passed

11/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "enforcement officer" for tobacco regulation in cities with populations over one million (New York City)

  • Authorizes the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) to serve as an enforcement officer specifically for purposes of section 1399-ee of the Public Health Law

  • Section 1399-ee pertains to regulations governing tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, and smoking paraphernalia

  • Maintains existing authority for city agency officers and employees to enforce local laws related to tobacco sales to minors

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Defines enforcement officers in a city with a population of one million or more for the purposes of regulating tobacco products, herbal cigarettes and smoking paraphernalia; provides that an enforcement officer for purposes of section 1399-ee of the public health law shall be the office of administrative trials and hearings.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.8

11/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health6/12/2025
Health2/26/2025

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