New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8581: Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges, and other flavored cannabis products, and restricts cannabis labeling and advertisement
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8581 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges, and other flavored cannabis products, and restricts cannabis labeling and advertisement. Primary sponsor: Gary Pretlow (Democratic). 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 cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges and other flavored cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the labeling or packaging of cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the advertisement of cannabis products.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Pretlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“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
- REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT