New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8701: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8701 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A9026A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts the "Baby Food and Infant Formula Safety and Transparency Act"; requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hinchey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Brian Kavanagh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A9026A
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1385
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- PRINT NUMBER 8701A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
- REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE