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New YorkS 49112025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Exempts processors of syrup made from tree sap or honey from certain licensing requirements

Sponsored By: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic)

Became Law

AGRICULTUREWAYS AND MEANS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

No license for pure syrup or honey

Processors who make syrup from tree sap or honey do not need a state processing license if they meet all rules. You must not buy syrup from others to repackage. You must not add ingredients that can grow harmful germs. You must keep the facility clean and sanitary. This law takes effect immediately.

New license fees and breaks for food processors

The law updates state license fees for food processing businesses. These changes take effect immediately. If the department says your operation needs intensive oversight, the fee is $900. Small-scale processors pay $175 per facility (not exempt, not a chain store, and 10 or fewer full-time employees). First-time applicants in a shared kitchen incubator get their license fee waived for two years. For very small staffs, the department prorates fees and can carry a prior fee to a new site if you left 6+ months before expiry, apply within a year, and the old license was not suspended or revoked. Chain stores pay a tiered fee: $100 (≤6 months), $200 (>6–12 months), $300 (>12–18 months), or $400 (>18–24 months), based on the license period window set by the department.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michelle Hinchey

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Lea Webb

    Democratic • Senate

  • Peter Oberacker

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 69 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 60 • No: 0

committee vote • 3/4/2025

Agriculture Committee Vote

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.424

    9/26/2025Senate

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    9/22/2025Senate

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/16/2025House

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/16/2025House

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.780

    6/16/2025House

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A3599

    6/16/2025House

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    3/19/2025House

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    3/19/2025Senate

  9. PASSED SENATE

    3/19/2025Senate

  10. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    3/10/2025Senate

  11. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    3/5/2025Senate

  12. 1ST REPORT CAL.483

    3/4/2025Senate

  13. REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

    2/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Original

    2/14/2025

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