NY A 4929
in committeeDecriminalizes 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.
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
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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
2025-02-10
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- A4929Compare
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Votes
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