New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2566: Relates to certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2566 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis. Primary sponsor: John McDonald (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the content and procedure for certification by pharmacists of patients using medical cannabis; allows a pharmacist employed by a registered organization and responsible for supervising the dispensing of medical cannabis within a cannabis dispensing facility to recommend and certify patients upon consultation within such dispensing facility.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McDonald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Donna Lupardo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 123 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION