Establishment of an office of cannabis business services.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of an office of cannabis business services” Read the full text
Economic Development
What it does
This bill would establish an Office of Cannabis Business Services. The office would be responsible for, among other things, monitoring the implementation of regulations pursuant to the state’s cannabis law; establishing citywide cannabis equity goals; assisting social and economic equity applicants in applying for licenses to operate cannabis businesses; and developing a framework for incentives for social and economic equity applicants. The office would also be responsible for a bi-annual report on the status of commercial cannabis activity within the city.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Economic Development committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Virginia Maloney · chairAlexa AvilésAmanda C. FaríasChris BanksJennifer GutiérrezKevin C. RileyShanel Thomas-Henry
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 411
officialInt. No. 411
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Kevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsAlthea V. StevensAmanda C. FaríasSandy NurseFarah N. LouisTiffany L. CabánGale A. BrewerChris BanksChristopher Marte
Who is lobbying on this
From 2 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).