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NY S06493
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Establishes a grant program through the Department of Agriculture and Markets, developed in consultation with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, to fund emergency food providers
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Emergency food providers would use grant awards to purchase prepared meals from eligible New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need
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Participating restaurants must pass all health inspections, comply with licensing requirements, and create meals that align with USDA MyPlate nutritional standards
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Program encourages participating restaurants to use New York-sourced ingredients where possible
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Takes effect immediately upon passage, with the commissioner authorized to promulgate necessary rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets, in consultation with the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance, to establish a grant program to provide funding to emergency food providers to purchase prepared meals from New York restaurants and deliver them to families in need.
Last Action
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
1/7/2026