New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5140: Establishes a farm-to-school task force and requiring all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5140 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a farm-to-school task force and requiring all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 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.
Establishes a farm-to-school task force; directs the commissioner of education to develop a program to require all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture and increases market opportunities for farmers from under-represented communities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jamaal Bailey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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