A 3353 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the sale of consumer fireworks in the state

Summary

Authorizes the sale of consumer fireworks in the state; allows fireworks to be sold between May and December; requires compliance with certain requirements regarding registration and facilities; imposes a tax on the sale of fireworks.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2026

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What changed between versions

A3353 → A3353A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill version was amended to simplify and expand the seasonal sales window for consumer fireworks in New York. The revision removes a two-year phased implementation schedule, allowing businesses to sell fireworks year-round (May 1 through December 31) after the first two years instead of restricting sales to specific holidays. It also broadens the definition of temporary seasonal retailers to include those selling fireworks at temporary locations during the extended May-December period.

Scope change

The bill's applicability now permits broader year-round sales of consumer fireworks after an initial two-year period, rather than limiting sales to Memorial Day through Labor Day and late December through early January.

TIMELINE

Extended the post-initial-period sales window for consumer fireworks from holiday-specific dates (Memorial Day through Labor Day and December 26 through January 2) to a continuous period from May 1 through December 31.

Eliminated the phased implementation schedule that previously restricted sales to specific holidays for the first two years after the law took effect.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'temporary seasonal retailer' to allow sales at temporary locations from May 1 through December 31, in addition to the existing holiday periods for sparkling devices.

REQUIREMENT

Revised facility requirements for temporary seasonal retailers of consumer fireworks to require a stand-alone permanent structure rather than a temporary stand or tent.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 3353A

lower

Jan 22, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors