Senate bill · S9158 (2025-26)
Establishes certain caffeine safety warnings and labeling requirements
New York State Senate
Sponsor: Alexis Weik (State Senator, District 8, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Establishes certain caffeine safety warnings for covered establishments for items with high caffeine; establishes caffeine labeling requirements for food and dietary supplements containing certain amounts of caffeine per serving.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Public Health Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To require clear caffeine safety warnings and labeling disclosures for certain food service establishments, foods, and dietary supplements in order to better inform consumers.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Alexis Weik says this is needed
Caffeine is widely present in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements, often at level that may be harmful to children and adolescents. Young people are particularly vulnerable to the effects of excessive caffeine intake, yet many high-caffeine products are sold without clear or consistent warnings. This bill promotes transparency by requiring visi- ble safety warnings and accurate labeling, allowing parents and minors to better understand caffeine content and associated risks. Providing clear information at the point of sale helps prevent unintentional over- consumption by minors. The legislation supports informed decision-mak- ing and advances consumer safety for young people.
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Full history
- Mar 19, 2026
In committee
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
NY Senate
- Feb 9, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Senate
Read the record
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