Bill > S05108

This bill amends the New York public health law to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and vapor products within 500 feet of any public or private school. The legislation specifies that the 500-foot distance will be measured in straight lines from the nearest points of the school's property line to the business's property line. Enforcement of this new restriction will follow existing procedures for tobacco-related violations under section 1399-ff of the public health law, with the additional provision that any person can submit a complaint to an enforcement officer if they observe a violation. The bill will go into effect 180 days after becoming law, giving businesses time to adjust to the new proximity restrictions. The purpose of the bill appears to be reducing youth exposure to tobacco and vapor products by creating a buffer zone around educational institutions.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5108