Exempts processors of syrup made from tree sap or honey from certain licensing requirements

Latest action Sep 26, 2025

Exempts processors of syrup made from tree sap or honey who do not purchase syrup made from tree sap or honey from others for repackaging, and who do not combine syrup made from tree sap or honey with any other ingredients capable of supporting the growth of infectious or toxigenic organisms from certain licensing requirements for food processing establishments.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A3599, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Agriculture and Markets Law.

Committee

Agriculture · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Agriculture · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this legislation is to exempt processors of syrup from tree sap or honey from needing to acquire certain licensing, following the already existing exemptions for maple syrup, as required under the agriculture and markets law. Processors will be allowed to apply for an exemption provided they do not purchase such products for repackaging or combine them with any other products or ingredients.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 19, 2025Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Agriculture
Senate AgricultureMar 4, 2025Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Albert A. Stirpe, Angelo Santabarbara and 9 more on Agora

Democratic7
Republican4

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Michelle Hinchey says this is needed

New York State is the second largest producer of maple syrup in the United States, producing approximately 750,000 gallons in 2023. The maple industry is highly active in many portions of the state with sugar shacks and Maple Weekend activities. As New York's maple farmers contin- ue to expand the use of their products and develop new varieties of syrup, the licensing requirements should evolve accordingly. Chapter 195 of the Laws of 2021 was enacted allowing fanners to produce syrups made from other tree saps and honey. As it currently stands, maple syrup producers who do not purchase products for repackaging or combine their products with additives are exempt from certain licensing requirements pursuant to regulations (1 CRR-NY 276.4 Application of general certification standards.) However, these regulatory exemptions were not expanded for other syrup products following the same standard, leading to confusion regarding the licensing processes for other tree syrups such as birch syrup. To ease the burden of farmers and encourage the expansion and innovation of the industry, these licensing exemptions should be expanded to include all syrups made from tree saps and honey.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Sep 26, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.424
NY Senate
Sep 22, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 16, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 16, 2025
Rules Report CAL.780
RULES REPORT CAL.780
NY Assembly

Show full history (10 earlier events)

Jun 16, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S4911
NY Assembly
Mar 19, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 10, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 5, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2025
1ST Report CAL.483
1ST REPORT CAL.483
NY Senate
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
NY Assembly

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