New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A6248 — Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products

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 February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products; provides for a fine not exceeding fifty dollars and/or completion of a tobacco awareness program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 6248A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  3. REFERRED TO HEALTH

  4. REFERRED TO HEALTH

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A6248 do?
Makes it unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to possess tobacco or vaping products; provides for a fine not exceeding fifty dollars and/or completion of a tobacco awareness program.
Who sponsors A6248?
A6248 is sponsored by Judy Griffin.
What is the current status of A6248?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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