Amends certain definitions relating to tobacco products and changes the minimum pack sizes for tobacco products and the tax amount for tobacco products
This bill updates definitions of tobacco products in New York State law, clarifying terms like "cigarette," "single-unit tobacco products" (e.g., pouches or lozenges), and "moist snuff." It sets a minimum pack size of 20 cigarettes and 0.65 ounces of loose tobacco for sale. The bill also establishes new tax rates: $3.63 per ounce for moist snuff, the same tax as cigarettes for single-unit products, and a tax on loose tobacco calculated based on the cigarette pack tax per 0.65 ounces. These changes directly affect tobacco manufacturers, retailers, and consumers by standardizing product definitions, packaging requirements, and tax structures.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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