Amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties, and to repeal subdivision b of section 17-199.18 in relation thereto.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Feb 12, 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 amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties, and to repeal subdivision b of section 17-199.18 in relation thereto” Read the full text
Health
What it does
This bill would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to designate icons and factual warning statements to be displayed by certain food service establishments on menus or menu boards adjacent to the menu items, and on or near food items on display, for any food item that meets or exceeds 100 percent of the daily value for added sugars determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or that meets or exceeds another amount of added sugars specified by DOHMH. The bill would also amend the existing civil penalty scheme for added sugar notifications by establishing a warning for the first violation, followed by $100 for a second violation and $200 for a third violation and subsequent violations. The bill would also require DOHMH to conduct a public education and outreach campaign to educate food service establishments about the new requirements.
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 · Feb 12, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Mar 5, 2026
Committee on Health
Laid Over by Committee · Mar 5, 2026
Committee on Health
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Health committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Lynn C. Schulman · chairCarl WilsonCarmen N. De La RosaChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinJames F. GennaroJoann AriolaMercedes NarcisseSimcha Felder
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 547-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 547
officialInt. No. 547
officialFebruary 12, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 2-12-26
officialHearing Transcript 3/5/26
officialCommittee Report 3/5/26
officialHearing Testimony 3/5/26
officialHearing Transcript 3/5/26
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialProposed Int. No. 547-A - 8/7/26
officialProposed Int. No. 547-A Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
26
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Oswald J. FelizTiffany L. CabánShaun AbreuLynn C. SchulmanAlthea V. StevensFarah N. LouisLinda LeeChi A. OsséChristopher MarteHarvey D. EpsteinShekar KrishnanEric DinowitzAlexa AvilésChris BanksKevin C. RileyLincoln RestlerTy HankersonSusan ZhuangJennifer GutiérrezShahana K. HanifShirley AldebolNantasha M. WilliamsCarl WilsonMercedes NarcisseVickie PaladinoFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
National Restaurant Associationvia Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. · Trade Associations
3 filingsMcDonald's USA, LLC.via Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, LLC · Fashion & Retail
1 filingPublic Health Solutionsvia Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno LLC · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingFrom 5 City Clerk eLobbyist filings 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: Laid Over by Committee (Mar 5, 2026).