Local law · Int 0004-2026
Prohibiting pricing increases based on real-time demand at food service establishments
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting pricing increases based on real-time demand at food service establishments
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit food establishments from using a dynamic pricing model that increases the price of any menu item based on real-time demand, which includes the number of individuals present in the food establishment. Any food establishment that violates this section would be liable for a civil penalty, for each day that a dynamic pricing model is used, of $500.
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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
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, Farah N. Louis and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
- Republican1
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts
NYC Council