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NY A01451
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Requires all food and beverage vending machines on state-owned or leased property to meet minimum nutrition standards, including zero trans fat and no more than 200 milligrams of sodium per package for snacks
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Mandates a phased increase in healthy options: 25% healthy items upon enactment, 50% within two years, and 75% within three years
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Establishes specific nutritional criteria for healthy food options (no more than 200 calories, less than 35% calories from fat, less than 10% from saturated fat) and healthy beverages (no more than 40 calories per package, with exceptions for milk and 100% juice)
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Requires healthy food and beverage options to be displayed prominently in positions with highest selling potential, with calorie information posted when nutrition labels are not visible
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Imposes civil penalties for violations: $100 minimum fine for first offense, $500 for subsequent violations, and $1,000 plus loss of operating privileges for five or more violations within six months
Legislative Description
Enacts the New York healthy vending act requiring a percentage of food in vending machines on state property to be healthy.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026