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New York

Cannabis is legal for recreational and medical use in New York. Adults 21+ can legally purchase and possess cannabis.

Recreational Medical
$900M
Annual Sales
~1,200
Active Licenses
9% + potency-based tax
Tax Rate
3 oz
Possession Limit
● LIVE STATUS Updated 34 days ago  ·  June 11, 2026
Legislative Pressure Β· 8 bills tracked
β–² 33% Pro-Access Β· 3 bills 4 bills Β· 50% Restrictive β–Ό
More restrictive bills are active than pro-access β€” watch this space.
Legislative Tracker

New York Bills Tracker

8 bills tracked
S00845 β–Ό Restrictive
In Committee
Prohibits drug, cannabis or alcohol testing of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing is necessary for a medical emergency.
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πŸ• referred to codes Β· Jun 4, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: JUN 4
S00845 prohibits non-consensual drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant/postpartum individuals and newborns, protecting patient privacy and autonomy in New York. View full bill text β†’
S07189
In Committee
Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Police Officer Frederick G. Maley in the hamlet of North Bellmore, town of Hempstead, county of Nassau.
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πŸ• returned to senate Β· Jun 3, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: JUN 3
This bill designates a portion of a state highway in Nassau County as the "Police Officer Frederick G. Maley Memorial Highway," impacting the public by honoring a fallen officer. View full bill text β†’
A10698 β–Ό Restrictive
In Committee
Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion.
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πŸ• RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY Β· Jun 2, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: JUN 1
A10698 establishes the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act," criminalizing illicit cannabis activities and penalizing "cannabis inversion" to protect New York's legal market and public safety. View full bill text β†’
S07868 β–² Pro-Access
In Committee
Authorizes the village of Kings Point, town of North Hempstead, county of Nassau, to alienate and discontinue certain parklands for the purpose of providing additional parking for the community center being built by the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America, and to replace such alienated parkland with a new, dedicated parkland.
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πŸ• RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN Β· Mar 9, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: JUN 13
S07868 allows Kings Point to swap parkland for parking at a community center, impacting public green space access in North Hempstead. View full bill text β†’
A00860 β–Ό Restrictive
Introduced
Prohibits drug, cannabis or alcohol testing and screening of pregnant or postpartum individuals and newborns unless the individual consents and it is within the scope of medical care, or the testing or screening is necessary for a medical emergency.
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πŸ• reported referred to codes Β· May 11, 2026
A00860 prohibits non-consensual drug, cannabis, or alcohol testing of pregnant/postpartum individuals and newborns, protecting patient privacy and autonomy in New York. View full bill text β†’
S08951 β–Ό Restrictive
Introduced
Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion; provides whistleblower protection for any employee or contractor who, in good faith, reported or attempted to report suspected prohibitions and restrictions to the office, the board or any law enforcement agency.
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πŸ• REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES Β· Apr 20, 2026
S08951 prohibits illicit cannabis activities and "inversions" in New York's supply chain, protecting consumers and licensed operators while offering whistleblower protections. View full bill text β†’
S03294 β–² Pro-Access
Passed
Relates to the medical use of cannabis; repeals controlled substances therapeutic research act.
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πŸ• SIGNED CHAP.544 Β· Nov 21, 2025
S03294 repeals the outdated Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Act, streamlining medical cannabis access for NY patients by removing a redundant program. View full bill text β†’
S00818 β–² Pro-Access
Passed
Sets forth certain provisions for the sale of adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis products at cannabis showcase events; requires permittees to partner with cultivators in certain situations.
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πŸ• SIGNED CHAP.112 Β· Mar 20, 2025
Chapter 112 permits adult-use cannabis sales at showcase events, requiring permittees to partner with cultivators, expanding market access for consumers and operators. View full bill text β†’
Overview

Marijuana is fully legal in New York for adults 21+. New York enacted the MRTA (Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act) in March 2021, legalizing recreational cannabis. The state's rollout was slow due to legal battles, with licensed retail sales beginning in late 2022.

What This Means for You
  • You can legally buy cannabis at licensed dispensaries
  • Must be 21 or older to purchase or possess
  • Possession limit: 3 oz
  • Home grow: 6 plants (3 mature)

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