Restricting the frequency of price increases in grocery stores.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced May 14, 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 restricting the frequency of price increases in grocery stores” Read the full text
Consumer and Worker Protection
What it does
This bill would prohibit grocery stores from increasing the price of any item more than once in a 24-hour period.
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 · May 14, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · May 14, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 17, 2026
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
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. 892
officialInt. No. 892
officialMemorandum in Support
officialMay 14, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 6/17/26
officialHearing Testimony 6/17/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
10
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shaun AbreuFarah N. LouisCrystal HudsonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersCarl WilsonVirginia MaloneyLynn C. SchulmanLincoln RestlerGale A. BrewerFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Inc.via Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingFood Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc.via Food Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc. · Trade Associations
1 filingFrom 2 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 (Jun 17, 2026).