New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8701 — Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires testing baby food and formula for toxic heavy metals and disclosing the results.

This legislation mandates that baby food and infant formula be tested for toxic heavy metals. It also requires that the results of these tests be made public.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can access test results for baby food and formula, helping them make informed choices.

Summary

Enacts the "Baby Food and Infant Formula Safety and Transparency Act"; requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A9026A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1385

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  5. PRINT NUMBER 8701A

  6. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE

  7. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8701 do?
Enacts the "Baby Food and Infant Formula Safety and Transparency Act"; requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.
Who sponsors S8701?
S8701 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S8701?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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