A 10140 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the location of retail adult-use dispensaries in proximity to schools and houses of worship; repealer

This bill changes rules for where cannabis dispensaries can be located near schools and houses of worship. It requires new dispensaries to be at least 500 feet from schools and 200 feet from houses of worship, measured in straight lines to the nearest entrance. The law clarifies that houses of worship remain "exclusively" religious even with incidental activities like bingo, health events, or community meetings. Existing dispensaries and approved applications under previous rules remain compliant without needing reevaluation.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 8, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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Feb 8, 2026
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