Prohibiting pricing increases based on real-time demand at food service establishments.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting pricing increases based on real-time demand at food service establishments” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would prohibit food establishments from using a dynamic pricing model that increases the price of any menu item based on real-time demand, which includes the number of individuals present in the food establishment. Any food establishment that violates this section would be liable for a civil penalty, for each day that a dynamic pricing model is used, of $500.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Consumer and Worker Protection committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Harvey D. Epstein · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChi A. OsséChris BanksGale A. BrewerJoann AriolaKamillah HanksLynn C. SchulmanShekar KrishnanShirley Aldebol
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 4
officialInt. No. 4
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Julie MeninShahana K. HanifFarah N. LouisElsie EncarnaciónGale A. BrewerShaun AbreuShirley AldebolFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).