S 3248 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to authorizing civil actions for certain violations of the cannabis law

This bill would allow individuals or businesses to file private lawsuits for specific violations of cannabis licensure laws. It authorizes civil actions targeting failures related to cannabis business licensing, such as operating without a valid license. The legislation creates a legal pathway for affected parties to seek remedies through court rather than relying solely on government enforcement. (Note: No full text is available, so this summary is based solely on the abstract and title.)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 24, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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S3248A → S3248B · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amendment removes the option for courts to award a minimum of $5,000 in damages when a plaintiff sues for cannabis law violations. It also eliminates the provision allowing courts to increase damages up to $10,000 for willful violations, leaving only the recovery of actual damages and attorney's fees.

Scope change

The bill's scope of potential financial penalties for violations was reduced by removing statutory minimum and maximum damage caps.

ENFORCEMENT

Eliminated the option to recover a minimum of $5,000 in damages when actual damages are lower.

Removed the ability for courts to increase damages up to $10,000 for willful or knowing violations.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted bill tracking numbers and committee recommitment language to reflect procedural updates.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO FINANCE

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 3248B

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 3248A

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

upper

Jan 24, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO FINANCE

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors