New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A9556 — Relates to establishing school-based food pantries in schools in the city school district of the city of New York

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill establishes food pantries in high-need schools in New York City.

The bill aims to set up food pantries in schools that face significant need within the New York City school district. There are no additional details available as the bill text is not provided.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could provide additional food resources for families in high-need areas.

Summary

Establishes school-based food pantries in high need schools in the city school district of the city of New York.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 9556A

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION

  3. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

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 A9556 do?
Establishes school-based food pantries in high need schools in the city school district of the city of New York.
Who sponsors A9556?
A9556 is sponsored by Catalina Cruz.
What is the current status of A9556?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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