New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8878: Enacts the "New York state food rescue tax credit act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8878 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "New York state food rescue tax credit act". Primary sponsor: Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8878A.
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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 rescue tax credit act" in relation to providing a tax credit for certain businesses that donate food to eligible nonprofit food assistance organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Rivera | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 8878A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
- REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE