Local law · Int 1476-2025
Requiring food service establishments and retail food stores to donate excess food
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring food service establishments and retail food stores to donate excess food
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Justin L. Brannan
Summary
This bill would require food service establishments, such as restaurants, and retail food stores, such as grocery stores, to enter into an agreement to donate their excess edible food to an organization that provides free food to people in need.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Keith Powers, Julie Menin and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Nov 25, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council