What's happening
This bill creates a three-year pilot program requiring certain state-run cafeterias to identify gluten-free food and beverage options.
Why it matters
Improves Food Transparency for Gluten-Sensitive Individuals. This pilot program requires state cafeterias in major New York cities to have staff who can clearly identify which menu items are gluten-free, making it easier for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance to dine safely.
Sets a Standard Aligned with Federal Guidelines. By referencing the FDA’s definition of “gluten-free,” the bill ensures consistency and reliability in gluten-free labeling, reducing confusion or misinformation for consumers.
Tests Feasibility for Broader Implementation. The three-year limit and selection of diverse urban sites mean the state can study the practical challenges, benefits, and potential costs before deciding whether to expand the requirement to more locations.
Promotes Inclusivity in Public Spaces. By improving access to accurate dietary information at state-run cafeterias, the bill helps make government facilities more accommodating to those with dietary restrictions, potentially setting a precedent for other public institutions.
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Show Gluten Content in Cafeterias
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Kevin S. Parker
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6069
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 23, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CRESPO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to establish a pilot program related to making the gluten content of food available at certain state owned, operated, or leased cafeterias; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner of the office of general services shall identify four state owned buildings, facilities, or complexes where food and beverages are offered for sale to the general public or government employees in a cafeteria setting which are operated or leased by the state, for inclusion in a gluten content pilot program. One state owned building, facility, or complex for such pilot program shall be located in each of the following cities: Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and New York City. The commissioner shall ensure that the cafeterias contained within the identified buildings, facilities, or complexes have an employee available during the hours of operation that can accurately identify upon request whether a food or beverage item offered is gluten-free. For the purposes of this section, the term "gluten-free" shall include food or beverage that is consistent with the Food and Drug Administration's final rule to define the term "gluten-free" for voluntary use in the labeling of food.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law, and shall expire and be deemed repealed three years after such date.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06551-01-7
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