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NY S08940
NY S08940Increases the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; restricts their distance with a child day care.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the cannabis law, in relation to doubling the distance allowed between cannabis storefronts and premises for adult-use on-site consumption and school grounds and houses of worship; and restricting their distance with a child day care
AI Summary
This bill, by amending the cannabis law, doubles the required distance between cannabis storefronts and premises licensed for adult-use on-site consumption from 500 feet to 1,000 feet from school grounds (as defined in education law) and also establishes this new 1,000-foot buffer from child day care facilities (as defined in social services law), while increasing the distance from houses of worship from 200 feet to 400 feet.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8940 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08940&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08940 |
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