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NY A02845
NY A02845Sets nutrition standards for restaurants distributing incentive items aimed at children.
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Introduced
01/25/2019
01/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to setting nutrition standards for restaurants distributing incentive items aimed at children The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill sets nutrition standards for restaurants distributing incentive items, such as toys or games, aimed at children. It defines key terms like "incentive item," "meal," and "restaurant," and requires the commissioner to establish nutritional standards for meals, food items, and beverages that can be offered in combination with an incentive item. Restaurants must ensure the items they offer with incentives meet these nutritional standards. Violations of the provisions in this bill can result in civil penalties of up to $2,500. The bill will take effect 120 days after it becomes law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Félix Ortiz (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/08/2020)
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