New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8581 — Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges, and other flavored cannabis products, and restricts cannabis labeling and advertisement

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges and other flavored cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the labeling or packaging of cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the advertisement of cannabis products.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8581 do?
Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges and other flavored cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the labeling or packaging of cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the advertisement of cannabis products.
Who sponsors A8581?
A8581 is sponsored by J. Gary Pretlow.
What is the current status of A8581?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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