A 141 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Regulates the sale of oral nicotine pouches

This bill regulates the sale of nicotine pouches - small, smokeless pouches containing nicotine but no tobacco, placed between lip and gum. It prohibits retailers from giving these products away for free or offering discounts (like multi-pack deals) and requires age verification (21+) for distribution at events like conventions or bars. Retailers must also provide written notice before distributing at certain venues. The law directly affects businesses selling nicotine pouches and consumers purchasing them, aiming to restrict marketing and access to these products.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A141 A141A · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill number was updated from A141 to A141A to reflect committee action, and the title was changed from 'prohibiting' to 'regulating' the sale of oral nicotine pouches, indicating a shift from a ban to a regulatory framework. The committee discharged the bill, amended it, and recommitted it for further review.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from prohibiting the sale of oral nicotine pouches to regulating their sale, suggesting a more nuanced approach than a complete ban.
SCOPE

The title was changed from 'prohibiting' to 'regulating' the sale of oral nicotine pouches, indicating a policy shift from a ban to a regulatory framework.

PROCESS

The bill was referred to the Committee on Health, discharged, amended, ordered reprinted, and recommitted, showing legislative progress and modification.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from A141 to A141A to reflect the committee's actions and amendments.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 141A
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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