New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5558: Prohibits the use of red dye 3 as a food additive or food color additive and the sale of food products containing red dye 3
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 5558 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of red dye 3 as a food additive or food color additive and the sale of food products containing red dye 3. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of red dye 3 as a food additive or food color additive and the sale of food products containing red dye 3 beginning January 1, 2027; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Nily Rozic | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Yudelka Tapia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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 AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE