Prohibit certain food additives, to prohibit the sale of food containing certain color additives at schools, and to prohibit the use of substances “Generally Recognized as Safe” in food unless certain reporting requirements are met (S.1239A/A.1556A).

Where it stands: In the Committee on Health; last step: health postponed a decision on Oct 19, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote

Title

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1239A/A.1556A, to prohibit certain food additives, to prohibit the sale of food containing certain color additives at schools, and to prohibit the use of substances "Generally Recognized as Safe" in food unless certain reporting requirements are met

Timeline

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Public hearing: Health
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Health: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Health postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Health: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.