S 7871 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to banning push notifications from a food service establishment or a third-party delivery platform to minors

S 7871 bans food service businesses and third-party delivery platforms (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) from sending targeted push notifications or text alerts to users under 18. The bill requires these platforms to verify a user’s age by having them manually enter their birthdate during account registration. If a user’s birthdate shows they are a minor (under 18), the platform must block all notifications designed to encourage engagement with the app or service. This directly affects food establishments using mobile apps and delivery platforms, aiming to limit marketing exposure to minors.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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What changed between versions

S7871 S7871A · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to expand its scope from only fast-food establishments to include all food service establishments and third-party food delivery platforms. The changes also update the bill number to indicate it has been amended and reprinted.
Scope change
The bill now applies to all food service establishments and third-party delivery platforms, not just fast-food establishments.
SCOPE

Expanded applicability from 'fast-food establishments' to 'food service establishments' and 'third-party delivery platforms' to cover a broader range of food businesses.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of 'push notification' to include both food service establishments and third-party platforms in the scope of what is covered.

TECHNICAL

Added committee discharge and amendment status to the bill header, indicating legislative progress.

Updated bill number from S7871 to S7871-A to reflect the amended version.

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Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
Nov 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7871A
upper
Nov 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
May 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Pat Fahy
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