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NY S07629

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture and Markets to maintain a publicly available database of retail food store inspection results, including store name, address, inspection date, grade, and any violations cited within 90 days

  • Mandates the database be updated every 90 days and displayed in a conspicuous location on the department's website, including in navigation or drop-down menus

  • Requires the department's website to provide information on how customers can file consumer reports about retail food stores, with such reports noted on subsequent inspection reports while protecting consumer identity

  • Directs the department to implement a public awareness and educational program explaining retail food store standards, inspection grade differences, posting requirements, and how to report stores with poor sanitary conditions

  • Educational outreach must utilize multiple channels including media advertising, billboards, printed literature, social media, and the department's official website

Legislative Description

Requires the department of agriculture and markets to maintain a publicly available database of the results of its graded inspections on its website; requires the department to provide information as to where a customer may file a consumer report; requires the department to facilitate and coordinate the planning and implementation of an awareness and educational program to inform the general public on the standards retail food stores shall meet and how consumers may report retail food stores with poor sanitary conditions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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