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NY S09155
Bill
Status
Passed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
- Adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries must be located at least 500 feet from schools and 200 feet from houses of worship, with both measured only when on the same street
- Distances are measured in straight lines from the center of the nearest entrance of the dispensary to the center of the nearest entrance of the school or house of worship
- "Entrance" is specifically defined to exclude emergency exits, maintenance doors, and doors without exterior hardware
- Houses of worship remain "exclusively occupied" as such despite incidental uses like bingo fundraisers, support group meetings, blood drives, yoga classes, or private social functions
- Existing licenses and applications previously approved for location compliance are grandfathered in and deemed compliant with the new standards
Legislative Description
Amends provisions limiting the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and houses of worship.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.2
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/11/2026
Rules2/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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