Authorizes distributors of cannabis products to file annual returns electronically
This bill allows cannabis distributors to file their annual tax returns electronically instead of submitting quarterly reports. It directly affects businesses licensed to distribute cannabis products under New York's tax law, giving them the option to simplify their reporting by submitting one annual electronic filing. The key provision changes the requirement from quarterly filings (due by the 20th day after February, May, August, and November) to an annual filing due by the 20th day after December 31st. This reduces administrative burden for eligible distributors while maintaining the same tax compliance requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2025
How they voted
49–12
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
May 28, 2025
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
50% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
May 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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