New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5266: Increases penalties relating to the underage use of 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 5266 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases penalties relating to the underage use of cannabis. Primary sponsor: Keith Brown (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds to the penalties for the underage use of cannabis the office of cannabis management contacting the person's parents and/or guardians and such person and their parents and/or guardians attending a cannabis diversion program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES