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NY A 5639

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Relates to the enactment of the New York State Excess Food Act

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Description

Enacts the New York state excess food act which provides for mandatory donation of consumable food products; provides mandatory composting of appropriate materials; establishes the New York state excess food fund which will be funded by fines collected from violations of the New York state excess food act.

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Status date
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
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  • J. Gary Pretlowprimary

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A5639?summary=&detail=

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