S 4854 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

This bill (S 4854) prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of candy or confectionery products designed to look like tobacco products, such as chocolate cigarettes or gum cigars. It specifically bans packaging, branding, or marketing that mimics tobacco products (e.g., cigarette-shaped candy or tobacco-like labels). The law applies to all candy types, including gum, chocolate bars, and mints, and imposes civil fines of $100-$500 for violations. It directly affects candy manufacturers, sellers, and distributors who create or market products resembling tobacco items.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 10, 2025

How they voted

4414
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 63
Jun 10, 2025
D Democratic41
37 Yea 4
90% Yea
R Republican22
7 Yea 14 Nay 1
63% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jun 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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