New York A11606: Prohibits copycat cannabis products

What the bill says

An act to amend the cannabis law, in relation to prohibiting copycat cannabis products.

From the introduced text, June 5, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the cannabis law, in relation to prohibiting copycat cannabis products THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The cannabis law is amended by adding a new section 86-a to read as follows: § 86-A. PROHIBITION ON COPYCAT PRODUCTS. 1. NO PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION SHALL WITHIN THIS STATE MANUFACTURE, COMPOUND, BREW, DISTILL, PRODUCE, PROCESS, PACK, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, SELL, OR OFFER OR EXPOSE FOR SALE A CANNABIS PRODUCT, OR PACKAGING OR LABELING FOR A CANNABIS PRODUCT, THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO OR LIKELY TO CREATE CONFUSION WITH A NON-CANNABIS PRODUCT. 2. THE BOARD SHALL PROMULGATE ALL RULES OR REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION. § 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD15966-01-6

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Sponsors

• Edward Gibbs (D, 68) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Common questions

What is A11606?

A11606 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Prohibits copycat cannabis products.

What does A11606 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the cannabis law, in relation to prohibiting copycat cannabis products.

What is the status of A11606?

In committee as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored A11606?

Edward Gibbs (D, 68).

Where is the official record for A11606?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A11606