Bill > A07423

This bill establishes new nutrition standards for restaurants when they distribute incentive items (such as toys, games, or digital products) aimed at children along with meals. The legislation defines key terms like "incentive item" (a product with particular appeal to children), "meal" (a combination of food and drink items sold at a single price), and "restaurant" (any eating or beverage establishment). The bill requires the state commissioner of health to create specific nutritional regulations for meals, food items, and beverages that can be offered with an incentive item. These nutritional standards will cover factors like calories, sodium, fat percentage, sugar content, and the inclusion of fruits, vegetables, and grains. Restaurants will only be allowed to offer an incentive item with a meal that meets these established nutritional standards. Violations of these regulations will result in escalating civil penalties: $500 for a first violation, $1,000 for a second violation, and $2,500 for third or subsequent violations. The law will go into effect 120 days after it is signed, giving restaurants time to adjust their practices to comply with the new nutritional requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7423