A 8707·NY·house
Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools
In CommitteeFiled Jun 2, 2025
Sponsor: Anna Kelles
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PRINT NUMBER 8707A
Jan 23, 2026
Summary
The bill stops vendors from selling any food or drink that contains certain artificial color additives to New York public schools. Schools may still allow those items if they are sold off‑site or after the school day ends by at least thirty minutes. It is intended to lower children’s exposure to synthetic dyes.
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