New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5178: Prohibits the public use of cannabis, unless approved by the applicable local government
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5178 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the public use of cannabis, unless approved by the applicable local government. Primary sponsor: Misha Novakhov (Republican/Conservative). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of cannabis in public places, unless approved by the applicable local government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misha Novakhov | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 45 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| Danny Norber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 16 |
“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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT