New York A9026: Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results

What the bill says

An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to requiring the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.

From the amended text, April 21, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to requiring the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Baby Food and Infant Formula Safety and Transparency Act". § 2. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby finds and declares that toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, have been detected in baby food and infant formula products sold in the United States. Even at low levels, exposure to these contaminants may cause significant harm to infants and young children, including impaired neurological development, reduced cognitive ability, and increased risk of developmental and behavioral disorders. The legislature further finds that existing federal standards and enforcement mechanisms are inadequate to fully protect infants and young children from unnecessary exposure to such contaminants. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to require manufacturers of baby food or infant formula sold in this state to conduct regular testing for toxic heavy metals, to prohibit the sale of products that exceed federal limits, to require public disclosure of testing results, and to establish a system for enforcement and …

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Sponsors

• Emerita Torres (D, 85) · primary sponsor
• Grace Lee (D, 65)
• Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 3, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 3, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1385
4. June 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S8701A
5. June 3, 2026: REFERRED TO RULES
6. June 3, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. June 3, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. June 2, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.349
9. June 2, 2026: RULES REPORT CAL.349
10. June 2, 2026: REPORTED

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 3, 2026): 60 yea, 1 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 3, 2026): 60 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (June 3, 2026): 140 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (June 2, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (May 28, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes (April 21, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A9026?

A9026 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Requires the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.

What does A9026 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to requiring the testing of baby food and infant formula for toxic heavy metals and the disclosure of such test results.

What is the status of A9026?

Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored A9026?

Emerita Torres (D, 85), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A9026?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9026