Bill > A06163

This bill amends the New York Public Health Law to expand existing smoking and vaping restrictions by prohibiting the use of tobacco or marijuana in individual units of all multi-unit housing facilities. Specifically, the bill adds "individual units in all multi-unit housing facilities" to the list of locations where smoking and vaping are already banned, which currently includes places like zoos and bingo facilities. By including multi-unit housing units (such as apartments, condominiums, and other shared residential buildings) in the prohibition, the bill aims to reduce secondhand smoke exposure for residents and improve overall indoor air quality. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning property owners and residents would need to comply with the new restrictions right away. This type of legislation is part of a broader public health strategy to limit tobacco and marijuana use in shared living spaces where secondhand smoke can easily spread between units.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6163