Relates to the state cannabis advisory board

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Landon Dais

A 6456 would modify the state cannabis advisory board’s composition and authority, shaping who sits on it and how it guides New York’s cannabis policy and licensing.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Bill Summary: A 6456 — Relates to the state cannabis advisory board

Overview

A 6456 is a bill introduced in the New York State Assembly on March 5, 2025, titled “Relates to the state cannabis advisory board.” The bill has been referred to the Economic Development committee. It lists Landon C. Dais as the primary sponsor. The same day, the bill was referenced to Economic Development in two entries, indicating multiple initial committee referrals.

Purpose and intent

The bill “relates to the state cannabis advisory board,” signaling that it would address the structure, duties, authority, or operations of the state cannabis advisory board.

Specific policy objectives, changes in governance, funding, or regulatory scope would be detailed in the bill text itself. Based on the title, the bill could involve matters such as board composition, appointment processes, advisory responsibilities to state agencies, or alignment with cannabis-related regulatory frameworks.

Key provisions (as available)

Text and provisions are not provided in the information provided. Therefore, the exact changes to the advisory board (e.g., membership rules, terms, powers, funding, reporting requirements) cannot be stated here.

The bill is positioned to modify or clarify the role of the state cannabis advisory board, potentially impacting how the board advises the state on cannabis policy, licensing, public health considerations, or equity initiatives.

Who and what would be affected

State cannabis advisory board: potential changes to its composition, authority, or operations.

State agencies involved in cannabis regulation and policy (e.g., departments and offices receiving advisory input).

Stakeholders in the cannabis sector, including licensees, applicants, public health organizations, and community equity groups, depending on the final provisions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Referred to Economic Development (2025-03-05).

Introduced: March 5, 2025.

Legislative actions show two entries on the same date for the committee referral, suggesting initial committee processing.

Related/companion bills: A 7718 (prior-session) and S 6283 (companion) indicate parallel or prior-track legislation in other chambers or sessions.

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