New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 2273: Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 2273 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act. Primary sponsor: Harvey Epstein. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the state and local government food waste prevention and diversion act; requires facilities generating excess food waste to take measures to minimize such waste.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Epstein | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Eddie Gibbs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Anna Kelles | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 125 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Rebecca Seawright | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION