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S 795

Relates to types of New York grown, produced or harvested milk products included in the definition of surplus agricultural products for the purposes of the Nourish New York program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 1 co-sponsor

S 795 - Nourish New York Milk Products Expansion OverviewBill Number: S 795 Title: Relates to types of New York grown, produced or harvested milk products included in the definiti

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Bill Summary · S 795

S 795 - Nourish New York Milk Products Expansion

Overview

Bill Number: S 795
Title: Relates to types of New York grown, produced or harvested milk products included in the definition of surplus agricultural products for the purposes of the Nourish New York program
Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A414
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of "surplus agricultural products" under the Nourish New York program to include a broader range of New York-sourced milk products. The Nourish New York program was established in 2020 to provide food banks and other emergency food providers with funding to purchase surplus agricultural products from New York farmers and producers. This bill aims to ensure that more types of New York-produced milk and dairy items can be included in the program, supporting both dairy farmers and food insecure communities.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the definition of "surplus agricultural products" under Nourish New York to include:
    • Fluid milk
    • Cheese
    • Yogurt
    • Butter
    • Other dairy products
  • Specifies that these milk products must be grown, produced, or harvested in New York state
  • Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to establish guidelines for determining which milk products qualify as "surplus"

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • New York dairy farmers and producers will benefit from increased demand for their milk and dairy products through the Nourish New York program
  • Food banks, pantries, and other emergency food providers will have access to a wider variety of New York-sourced dairy items to distribute to food insecure individuals and families
  • Consumers relying on emergency food assistance will have greater access to nutritious New York milk and dairy products

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced in the New York State Senate on February 27, 2025 and has been substituted by Assembly Bill A414. The substituted bill is currently under consideration in the Assembly Agriculture Committee. If passed by the legislature, the bill would take effect immediately upon being signed into law by the Governor.

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

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