New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5796: Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5796 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping. Primary sponsor: Michaelle Solages (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HEALTH.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits vaping in educational institutions; requires educational institutions to educate communities about health risks associated with vaping and post no-vaping signage on educational institution premises.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelle Solages | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
“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 HEALTH
- REFERRED TO HEALTH