NY A02304

Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with the Office of General Services, to assess food and beverage purchasing across state agencies within 6 months and finalize state food guidelines within 18 months

Guidelines must meet or exceed federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding sodium, whole grains, added sugars, saturated fat, cholesterol, and fiber, and recommend sustainably and locally grown New York food products

Applies to all state government buildings, SUNY/CUNY campuses, state parks, correctional facilities, state-supported hospitals, mental health facilities, juvenile justice facilities, and emergency food relief organizations receiving state funds

All food purchases and contracts by covered agencies must comply with guidelines "to the greatest extent possible," with an exception for food distributed during emergencies or disasters

Department must adopt an implementation plan within 21 months providing training, technical assistance, and monitoring for state agencies, with guidelines reviewed and updated at least every 5 years