New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1087: Relates to enacting the making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1087 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to enacting the making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "making equitable and alternative lunches (MEAL) act"; requires a public school to offer a plant-based food option, a halal food option and a kosher food option as an alternative to every meal or snack offered in food service to any student who chooses such alternative meal or snack as an option.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO EDUCATION