New YorkS 87542025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relates to enforcement of provisions regarding regulation of tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, and smoking paraphernalia

Sponsored By: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

RULESHEALTH

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Delayed tobacco enforcement in New York City

The law delays a 2025 rule defining who can enforce tobacco rules in New York City. The rule covers tobacco products, herbal cigarettes, and smoking paraphernalia in cities with at least one million people. The provided text lists two start dates: six months after becoming law and immediately. It does not explain how those dates fit together. This change creates no direct household payment or benefit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brian Kavanagh
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 217 • No: 1

House vote • 1/21/2026

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 139 • No: 0

Senate vote • 1/13/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

committee vote • 1/12/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.38
2/13/2026Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
2/13/2026Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
1/21/2026House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
1/21/2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.47
1/21/2026House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9473
1/21/2026House
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1/13/2026House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
1/13/2026Senate
PASSED SENATE
1/13/2026Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.10
1/12/2026Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

Original
1/8/2026
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