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A09606Introduced in the Assembly

Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.

IntroducedAssembly Agriculture

Introduced by Catalina Cruz, District 39

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Enacts the New York state food security purchase and processing act to establish a state-level program that purchases food grown or raised by New York farmers; requires processing within New York State; distributes such food to communities in need.

Where it stands

referred to agriculture

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to agriculture

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