New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8189: Authorizes a microbusiness licensee to change their license type to an adult use cannabis cultivation license, upon the approval of the office of cannabis management

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 8189 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a microbusiness licensee to change their license type to an adult use cannabis cultivation license, upon the approval of the office of cannabis management. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families).