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Local law · Int 0930-2026

Prohibiting city agencies from procuring eggs laid by hens for human consumption that are not organic or free-range

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting city agencies from procuring eggs laid by hens for human consumption that are not organic or free-range

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Latest action Jun 11, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Harvey D. Epstein

Council Member, District 2 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would prohibit all City agencies from entering into contracts to purchase eggs laid by hens for human consumption that are not organically produced and free-range. This bill would not apply to contracts for the purchase of prepared foods that contain eggs. This bill would also not apply to contracts for egg purchases that are necessary for the protection of public health and safety, that are related to emergencies, or that predate the bill’s effective date.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Contracts

Full history

  1. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Contracts

    NYC Council