Prohibits nursing homes and care facilities that are registered with the state of New York and registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, that maintains a stock of, and directly dispenses, controlled substance medications from denying admission to individuals receiving a controlled substance medication for a substance use disorder.
This bill repeals a specific provision (Section 265.37) of New York's Penal Law that previously made it a crime to possess ammunition feeding devices holding more than seven rounds. It directly affects individuals who might have faced charges under this outdated law. The key change is removing this criminal offense entirely, meaning possession of such devices will no longer be prohibited under state law. The bill does not create new restrictions or requirements - it simply eliminates an existing penalty.
This bill makes possessing a flamethrower a class E felony under New York law. It defines a "flamethrower" as any device projecting burning fuel at least three feet, excluding inoperable displays. The law specifically excludes historical flamethrowers (built before 1966 with at least five significant pre-1966 components), those used for agriculture/construction, and flamethrowers owned before the law takes effect. It does not ban manufacturing or restoring components, only possession of active devices meeting the definition. The law takes effect 120 days after enactment.
This bill would classify kratom (mitragyna speciosa korth) as a Schedule I controlled substance under New York State law, making its possession, sale, and use illegal without a specific license. Schedule I substances are defined as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, placing kratom in the same category as drugs like heroin or LSD. The bill amends the public health law to add kratom to Schedule I, requiring state agencies to implement necessary rules within 90 days of the law's effective date. This change would directly affect individuals using kratom for personal purposes, businesses selling kratom products, and law enforcement handling related cases.
Provides that possession of a condom or other reproductive or sexual health device may not be received in evidence in any trial, hearing or proceeding as evidence of conduct which would constitute an offense defined in article 230 of the penal law.
This bill requires health insurance plans to cover outpatient diagnosis and treatment for substance use disorder - including detoxification and rehabilitation - without preauthorization. It applies to all medical, major medical, and comprehensive insurance policies. The law prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial limits or treatment restrictions to substance use disorder care than those used for standard medical or surgical services. This change aims to reduce administrative barriers for people seeking treatment.
This bill amends New York's penal law to clarify and strengthen penalties for illegal cannabis sales. It creates three criminal offenses based on quantity sold (e.g., selling over 3 ounces triggers a third-degree crime) and restricts sales to minors (e.g., selling to anyone under 21 is prohibited, with limited exceptions for caregivers). Businesses selling cannabis without a license face criminal charges and are barred from obtaining future cannabis permits. Additionally, commercial establishments violating these rules face escalating civil fines ($10,000-$50,000 per violation) payable to local counties. The changes take effect immediately.
This bill creates a "conditional" license for adult-use cannabis retail stores in New York, requiring applicants to meet specific social equity criteria. It directly affects businesses seeking to operate cannabis dispensaries by mandating that at least 51% of ownership must be held by individuals or entities tied to communities historically impacted by cannabis enforcement (e.g., people with past cannabis convictions or family connections to such convictions). Key provisions include requiring applicants to prove residency in New York, demonstrate ownership by "justice-involved" individuals for two years, and operate a profitable business. Applications will be evaluated based on historical arrest patterns in applicants' neighborhoods, business history, and ownership structure, with automatic approval for location requests meeting setback rules.
This bill amends New York's criminal procedure law to allow the expungement (removal from criminal records) of certain convictions related to syringe possession. It specifically covers convictions for offenses under Penal Law sections 222.10, 222.15, 222.25, 222.45, or for violations under former Penal Law section 220.45 prior to this bill's effective date. The key mechanism adds a new provision to the law making these convictions eligible for expungement. This directly affects individuals previously convicted under these specific syringe possession statutes.
Establishes certain offenses based on homicide due to criminal sale of a controlled substance; establishes the offense of criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child in the first degree; expands the definition of controlled substances with respect to certain offenses; increases the felony classification of certain controlled substance offenses; includes electronic prescriptions and blank prescription forms in the definition of certain controlled substance offenses.
