New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08979

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Provides that no corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, online platform, or any other business entity doing business in this state shall knowingly sell, offer for sale, or deliver medetomidine to individuals without proof of its intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.

Impact

If enacted, A08979 would significantly affect the state's regulatory landscape around veterinary and medical drugs by setting clear guidelines for the sale of medetomidine. This includes preventing sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one and ensuring that businesses retain appropriate sales records and proof of age from all purchasers. The bill adds a layer of accountability and oversight to the sale of this potentially potent sedative, aligning with public safety and health standards. Any violations would result in civil penalties, which are structured to escalate with repeated offenses.

Summary

Bill A08979 proposes an amendment to the General Business Law concerning the sale and distribution of medetomidine, a sedative used for its hypnotic and analgesic effects, specifically approved for use in humans and dogs. The legislation aims to regulate the distribution of this drug by imposing strict requirements on businesses, including the necessity to verify the intended use of the drug for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes. The bill seeks to prevent unauthorized sale and misuse of medetomidine, particularly by ensuring it is not distributed to individuals without proper proof of intended usage.

Contention

The bill may likely stimulate discussion among stakeholders in the veterinary and healthcare fields regarding the implications of such regulations. While proponents argue that it is necessary for preventing misuse and protecting youth, some may contend that it could lead to challenges or logistical burdens for legitimate businesses that are required to implement these stricter purchasing protocols. The imposition of civil penalties for violations also raises questions about enforcement and the potential impact on the availability of medetomidine for genuine veterinary purposes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY S06084

Prohibits the knowing sale of xylazine to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.

NY A06506

Prohibits the knowing sale of xylazine to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional, veterinary, or scientific purposes.

NY S05185

Prohibits the sale of high purity sodium nitrite to persons under the age of 21 and without proof of the intended use for institutional or scientific purposes.

NY S01477

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY A08116

Establishes the small business crime prevention services program to provide small businesses with information on strategies, best practices and programs offering training and assistance in prevention of crimes in and around the premises of small businesses or otherwise affecting small businesses, including but not limited to: assault, arson and other violent felony offenses; robbery, burglary, theft, identity theft counterfeiting, check and credit card fraud and other fraud; and vandalism, graffiti and other property damage; provides that information on eligibility and applications for financial assistance be made available to small businesses; authorizes the New York state urban development corporation to provide loans, loan guarantees, interest subsidies and grants to small businesses, municipalities, not-for-profit corporations or other organizations for the purpose of preventing crimes against small businesses or on the premises or in the vicinity of small businesses; makes related provisions.

NY S00995

Relates to the disclosure of beneficial owners of limited liability companies and foreign limited liability companies and certain information about such beneficial owners; requires the secretary of state to maintain a public database of all business entities organized in the state and all foreign business entities with authority to do business in the state.

NY A03484

Relates to the disclosure of beneficial owners of limited liability companies and foreign limited liability companies and certain information about such beneficial owners; requires the secretary of state to maintain a public database of all business entities organized in the state and all foreign business entities with authority to do business in the state.

NY S04863

Provides that the sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan shall not constitute doing an insurance business in this state; makes related provisions.

NY A05047

Provides that the sale of a non-indemnity legal service plan shall not constitute doing an insurance business in this state; makes related provisions.

NY A07917

Requires delivery safety training for those who make deliveries for online ordering and delivery platforms within a city with a population of one million or more before such persons can make a delivery.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.