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NY S08520
Bill
Status
10/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Removes cocaine paraphernalia from the definition of "drug-related paraphernalia" by deleting the provision covering objects designed for ingesting, inhaling, or introducing cocaine into the body
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Expands the exclusion from the paraphernalia definition to cover all materials used to inject, inhale, ingest, or otherwise introduce any substance into the body, not just hypodermic needles and syringes
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Retains paraphernalia definitions for drug cultivation kits, manufacturing equipment, isomerization devices, scales/balances for measuring controlled substances, and diluents/adulterants used for cutting drugs
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to the definition of drug-related paraphernalia; clarifies that drug-related paraphernalia shall not impact substances that are not considered controlled substances.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
1/7/2026