New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4289: Requires certain public schools to provide Halal food during lunch
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4289 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires certain public schools to provide Halal food during lunch. Primary sponsor: Charles Fall (Democratic). It lists 8 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.
Requires certain public schools in any city with a population over one million to offer Halal food options during lunch to students with dietary restrictions free of charge.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Fall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jonathan Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Paula Kay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Micah Lasher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Kalman Yeger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“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