Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 2, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A10698, the matching Assembly bill.
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Senate bill · S8951 (2025-26)
Prohibits cannabis inversion
PassedLatest action Jun 2, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A10698, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Passed as A10698, the matching Assembly bill.
Summary
Enacts the "cannabis supply chain integrity and anti-inversion act"; prohibits any act or omission involving illicit cannabis; provides penalties for such cannabis inversion.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Cannabis Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
The purpose of this bill is to protect the integrity of New York's regu- lated cannabis market by explicitly prohibiting cannabis inversion.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Investigations And Government Operations · New York State Senate
Also referred to Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
Al Taylor, Albert A. Stirpe and 33 more on Agora
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- Republican1
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Al Taylor
- Albert A. Stirpe
- Andrew Hevesi
- Anna Kelles
- Chantel Jackson
- Christopher Eachus
- Clyde Vanel
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes
- Dana Levenberg
- Donna Lupardo
- George Alvarez
- Jen Lunsford
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- Jessica Ramos
- John T. McDonald III
- John Zaccaro Jr.
- Karen McMahon
- Kwani O'Pharrow
- Larinda Hooks
- Manny De Los Santos
- Maritza Davila
- Michelle Hinchey
- Monique Chandler-Waterman
- Nathalia Fernandez
- Nikki Lucas
- Noah Burroughs
- Paula Kay
- Phil Steck
- Rebecca Kassay
- Robert Rolison
- Ron Kim
- Sarahana Shrestha
- Steve Stern
- Steven Otis
- Tony Simone
- William Conrad
The sponsor's argument
Why Jeremy Cooney says this is needed
The success of New York's regulated cannabis market depends on transpar- ency, traceability, and lawful sourcing. Cannabis inversion the intro- duction of illicit or misrepresented cannabis into the legal supply chain, poses a serious threat to consumer health and safety, undermines public confidence in legalization, deprives the state of tax revenue, and unfairly puts compliant licensees who adhere to the law at a disad- vantage. While New York has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabis, gaps remain that allow bad actors to exploit weaknesses in testing, tracking, and accountability. This bill directly addresses those gaps by clearly defining cannabis inversion, strengthening enforcement authority, holding responsible individuals accountable, and ensuring that laboratory testing facilities meet the highest standards of integrity. By deterring illicit conduct and protecting whistleblowers, this legis- lation reinforces New York's commitment to a fair, transparent, and well-regulated cannabis market that prioritizes public health, consumer protection, and economic fairness.
This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.
Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Codes
Senate CodesMay 18, 2026Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Committee vote · Investigations And Government Operations
Senate Investigations And Government OperationsApr 21, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 2, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.1144
3RD READING CAL.1144
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 2, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY A10698B
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Show full history (14 earlier events)Show less history
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Rules Report CAL.319
RULES REPORT CAL.319
NY Assembly
- May 29, 2026
Reference Changed to Ways and Means
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- May 21, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Economic Development
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- May 20, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 19, 2026
Amended
AMENDED (T) 8951B
NY Senate
- May 18, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1144
1ST REPORT CAL.1144
NY Senate
- May 14, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Economic Development
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Apr 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
NY Senate
- Mar 30, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Investigations and Government Operations
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate
- Mar 20, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Jan 20, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
NY Senate