New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4416: Implements a healthy food initiative for beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 4416 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Implements a healthy food initiative for beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Primary sponsor: Andrew Molitor (Republican/Conservative). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of social services to apply for a waiver or request authorization to create a list of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages that may be purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 4 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Molitor | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 150 |
| Ken Blankenbush | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Jeff Gallahan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 131 |
| Jodi Giglio | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 2 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Robert Smullen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
“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 SOCIAL SERVICES
- REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES