New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9606: Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act; appropriation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9606 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act; appropriation. Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 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.
Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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