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NY A10309

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Khaleel Anderson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates annual public health fees for fast food chains operating 10+ locations in New York: $15,000 (10-24 locations), $25,000 (25-99 locations), or $40,000 (100+ locations)

  • Defines "fast food chain" as 25+ establishments nationally sharing a common brand with standardized operations, serving food for immediate consumption with limited table service

  • Establishes the "Childhood Nutrition and Obesity Prevention Fund" held jointly by the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance

  • Directs fund monies to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for nutrition education, food literacy programs, early childhood obesity prevention, and SNAP-related educational outreach

  • Requires annual public reporting on fund receipts and allocations, with funds designated as additive rather than replacing existing appropriations

Legislative Description

Establishes the "responsible fast food and public health act" which assesses annual fees against fast food chains to be used for educational outreach on obesity and nutrition; creates the childhood nutrition and obesity prevention fund.

Last Action

referred to health

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Health2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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