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NY S05755

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a cannabis awareness program within the Department of Health, developed in consultation with the executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management

  • Targets youths age 18 and younger with education about the effects and risks of cannabis use, including the fact that cannabis is illegal for those under 21

  • Mandates creation of age-appropriate instructional tools, materials, and marketing/advertising content to discourage underage cannabis use

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Directs the commissioner of health to establish a cannabis awareness program for youths age eighteen and younger designed to educate about the effects and risks associated with cannabis use, including that it is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one.

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/7/2026
Health6/9/2025
Rules6/4/2025
Health2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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