New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8961: Relates to the definition of drug-related paraphernalia
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8961 is a bill introduced in the New York House on August 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the definition of drug-related paraphernalia. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION.
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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 definition of drug-related paraphernalia; clarifies that drug-related paraphernalia shall not impact substances that are not considered controlled substances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Bill Conrad | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 140 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Scott Gray | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Brian Manktelow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 130 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Steve Stern | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Al Stirpe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
“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 CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION