New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 5117
Relates to providing fresh produce to food deserts in the state
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (4)
- Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Establishes in the department of agriculture and markets a program to purchase fresh produce from farms located in the state and distribute such produce to areas determined by the commissioner of agriculture and markets to be food deserts; promotes opportunities for farm ownership among under-represented farmers, including farmers who are black, indigenous, or people of color.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE