Local law · Int 0223-2026
Prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes that resemble school supplies, including electronic cigarettes that could be mistaken for highlighters, staplers, writing pens, or pencils. The prohibition would be enforced by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Department of Finance. Violations of the ban on e-cigarettes resembling school supplies would be punishable by civil penalties, license suspension, seizure, and sealing.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Health
Cosponsors
Susan Zhuang, Farah N. Louis and 13 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic13
- Republican2
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health
NYC Council