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NY A08707

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anna Kelles

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of foods and beverages containing seven synthetic color additives (FD&C Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6) in New York public schools

  • Applies to competitive foods and meals reimbursed under the federal National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act of 1966

  • Allows exceptions for sales occurring off school premises or on school premises at least 30 minutes after the school day ends

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools except under certain circumstances off and away from the premises or on premises at least a half hour after the end of the school day.

Last Action

print number 8707a

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Education6/2/2025

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