Local law · Int 0892-2026

Restricting the frequency of price increases in grocery stores

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 17, 2026

Sponsor: Shaun Abreu (Council Member, District 7, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting the frequency of price increases in grocery stores

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Summary

This bill would prohibit grocery stores from increasing the price of any item more than once in a 24-hour period.

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Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

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Jun 17, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Jun 17, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
May 14, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
May 14, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council

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