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Local law · Int 0938-2026

The establishment of municipal grocery stores

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 11, 2026

Sponsor: Jennifer Gutiérrez (Council Member, District 34, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of municipal grocery stores

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the commissioner of small business services, or the head of another agency designated by the mayor, to establish a chain of municipal grocery stores, with at least five grocery stores located in each borough.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

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 Small Business

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Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic6

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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 Small Business

    NYC Council

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