NY S08940Introducedas of 2026-01-16
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.
Plain-English summary
What happened: A New York bill referred to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations would increase the allowable distance between cannabis storefronts or adult-use on-site consumption premises and schools or houses of worship, while restricting their proximity to child day care facilities.
Why it matters: Revised proximity rules could limit where cannabis retail and consumption businesses are permitted to operate, potentially restricting available locations or requiring existing licensees to evaluate compliance.
Affects: retailers
LATEST ACTION: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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