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A 8707

Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic color additives in schools

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 40 co-sponsors

Prohibits selling foods with synthetic additives in schools, forcing districts, vendors, and nutrition programs to use compliant items for students.

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Bill Summary · A 8707

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8707

Overview

A 8707 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on June 2, 2025, titled “Prohibits the sale of foods containing synthetic additives in schools.” The bill has been referred to the Education committee. The primary sponsor is Anna Kelles, with a broad group of cosponsors.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim of the bill is to prohibit the sale of foods containing synthetic additives within school environments. If enacted, this measure would restrict what foods can be sold on school grounds, in school facilities, and potentially at school-sponsored events or programs.

Key Provisions (as available)

  • Prohibition: The bill would bar the sale of foods containing synthetic additives in schools.
  • Text not provided: The specific definitions, scope (e.g., public vs. nonpublic schools, on-campus grounds, vending machines, fundraising events), enforcement mechanisms, penalties, transition timelines, and any exemptions are not included in the information provided here. The exact language would be in the bill’s full text.

Note: Because the bill text isn’t included in the materials you provided, the above captures only the stated prohibition. The actual bill would specify definitions, enforcement, exemptions (if any), and implementation details.

Affected Parties

  • Students and school communities: who would be directly affected by what foods are available for purchase in schools.
  • School nutrition programs and food vendors: would need to ensure compliance with any new restrictions.
  • School administrators and procurement staff: responsible for sourcing compliant foods and coordinating with vendors.
  • Fundraising activities tied to food sales at schools (if included in scope): may also be impacted depending on how “sale in schools” is defined.

Legislative History and Actions

  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
  • Legislative actions recorded on 2025-06-02: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (listed twice in the provided notes)
  • Related Bills:
    • A 9295 (prior-session) — likely related or predecessor language
    • S 3214 (companion) — Senate counterpart, listed as companion

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Anna Kelles
  • Cosponsors (selected list, not exhaustive): Patrick J. Carroll, Nader Sayegh, Grace Lee, MaryJane Shimsky, Jo Anne Simon, Andrew Hevesi, Chantel Jackson, Linda Rosenthal, Daniel Norber, Dana Levenberg, Noah Burroughs, Emerita Torres, Chris Tague, Eddie Gibbs, Deborah Glick, Tommy Schiavoni, William Colton, Rebecca Seawright, Emily Gallagher, Catalina Cruz, Phil Steck, Steven Raga, Joe Angelino, Karines Reyes, Albert A. Stirpe, Yudelka Tapia, Manny De Los Santos, Harvey Epstein, Matthew Slater, Paula Kay, Amy Paulin, Jen Lunsford, Sarah Clark, Jeffrey Dinowitz, among others.

Next Steps / Implementation Considerations

  • Review the full bill text to understand precise definitions (e.g., what qualifies as a “synthetic additive”), geographic scope, enforcement, penalties, effective date, and any exemptions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Education committee for potential changes.
  • Compare with related and companion bills (A 9295 and S 3214) to understand unified or divergent provisions across chambers.
  • Consider fiscal impact and operational requirements for school districts and vendors.

If you’d like, I can tailor this to focus on a particular audience (school administrators, policymakers, or advocacy groups) or try to locate the bill’s full text for more detailed provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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