New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6611 — Prohibits the possession and use of cannabis by persons under the age of twenty-one years

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Prohibits persons under the age of twenty-one years from possessing or using cannabis except for patients certified pursuant to article three of the cannabis law; provides for the seizure of such cannabis from a person under age twenty-one and the imposition of civil penalties, community service, or both for violations.

Bill Text

Action History

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S6611 do?
Prohibits persons under the age of twenty-one years from possessing or using cannabis except for patients certified pursuant to article three of the cannabis law; provides for the seizure of such cannabis from a person under age twenty-one and the imposition of civil penalties, community service, or both for violations.
Who sponsors S6611?
S6611 is sponsored by James Sanders Jr..
What is the current status of S6611?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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