Authorizes and directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to conduct a study on vertical farming
This bill directs New York's Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to study vertical farming. The study must examine how vertical farms affect local food access, job creation, educational opportunities, and environmental impacts. The commissioner must submit a report with recommendations within one year to the governor and legislative leaders. The bill does not change existing laws but authorizes a specific study to inform future policy decisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action May 13, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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