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NY A 4929

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Decriminalizes possession of controlled substances, establishes the drug decriminalization task force; repealer

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Description

Eliminates criminal and civil penalties for possession of controlled substances; establishes the drug decriminalization task force to develop recommendations for reforming state laws, regulations and practices so that they align with the stated goal of treating substance use disorder as a disease, rather than a criminal behavior.

Introduced
Status date
Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Demond Meeksprimary
  • Jessica Gonzalez-Rojascosponsor
  • Harvey Epsteincosponsor
  • Emily Gallaghercosponsor
  • Chris Burdickcosponsor
  • Chantel Jacksoncosponsor
  • Zohran Mamdanicosponsor
  • Latrice Walkercosponsor
  • Tony Simonecosponsor
  • Maritza Davilacosponsor
  • Marcela Mitaynescosponsor
  • Phara Souffrant Forrestcosponsor
  • Jo Anne Simoncosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-10

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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