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NY A04974
NY A04974Directs the commissioner of health to establish a cannabis awareness program for youths age eighteen and younger designed to educate about the effects and risks associated with cannabis use, including that it is illegal for persons under the age of twenty-one.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to directing the commissioner of health to establish a cannabis awareness program for youths age eighteen and younger
AI Summary
This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management, to establish a comprehensive cannabis awareness program specifically targeting youth aged 18 and younger. The program aims to educate young people about the potential health effects and risks associated with cannabis use, with a key focus on emphasizing that cannabis consumption is illegal for individuals under 21 years of age. As part of the program's requirements, the Commissioner must develop age-appropriate educational materials, including instructional tools, marketing content, and advertising resources designed to discourage underage cannabis use. The bill amends Section 206 of the public health law by adding this new requirement and is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Stefani Zinerman (D)*,
Ed Braunstein (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4974 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04974&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04974 |
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