Bill > A08260

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to restrict push notifications from food service and third-party food delivery platforms to minors. Specifically, the bill requires mobile applications and platforms to mandate users enter their date of birth when creating an account, and prohibits sending push notifications or text message alerts designed to encourage engagement to accounts registered with a birthdate indicating the user is under 18 years old. The bill defines push notifications as automatic electronic messages displayed on a mobile device when the app is not actively open, which prompt the account holder to check or interact with the platform. A minor is defined as an individual under 18 years of age. The goal appears to be protecting young people from potentially manipulative marketing tactics by food delivery services that might encourage excessive or impulsive food ordering. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, requiring food service and delivery platforms to modify their registration and notification practices to comply with the new restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8260