S 3536 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits the packaging, sale and distribution of confectionery and candy designed to resemble a tobacco product

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of confectionery and candy products designed to look like tobacco items such as cigarettes, pipes, or cigars. It specifically bans packaging these sweets with trademarks or symbols similar to those used by tobacco companies and defines the prohibited items to include various candies, chocolates, and gums shaped like tobacco products. Violations of the law would result in civil fines ranging from one hundred to five hundred dollars. The measure aims to prevent the misleading appearance of tobacco-imitating sweets, which is particularly relevant for protecting children from confusion between candy and actual tobacco products.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2023 Last action May 30, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 30, 2024

How they voted

45–12
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 62
May 30, 2024
D Democratic41
37 Yea 4
90% Yea
R Republican21
8 Yea 12 Nay 1
57% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
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May 30, 2024
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May 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
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Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 31, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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