New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8868 — Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act; appropriation

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO FINANCE

Sponsors

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8868 do?
Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.
Who sponsors S8868?
S8868 is sponsored by Michelle Hinchey.
What is the current status of S8868?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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