NY S 8940
in committeeIncreases 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
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 8940 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8940 is in committee as of 2026-01-16 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-16): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
What is NY S 8940 about?
Increases 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.
Who sponsors NY S 8940?
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 8940.
Description
Increases 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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-16 — REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-16
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
referral-committee
Versions
- S8940Compare
Documents
Votes
Not provided by source.
Related bills
- Companion bill: A 11107
Official source
Attribution
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