Limits municipal authority to regulate grocery prices outside of declared emergencies.

This bill amends the executive law to prohibit cities, counties, municipalities, or local government subdivisions in New York from enacting or enforcing laws, ordinances, or executive orders that freeze, cap, or set maximum grocery prices unless a state of emergency has been declared and the regulation is issued in accordance with such emergency authority. Any local action outside these limits is null and void. The bill aims to prevent interference with food supply systems and ensure government resources are better allocated toward expanding benefits and assisting households in need.

Limits municipal authority to regulate grocery prices outside of declared emergencies.

This bill amends the executive law to prohibit cities, counties, municipalities, or local government subdivisions in New York from enacting or enforcing laws, ordinances, or executive orders that freeze, cap, or set maximum grocery prices unless a state of emergency has been declared and the regulation is issued in accordance with such emergency authority. Any local action outside these limits is null and void. The bill aims to prevent interference with food supply systems and ensure government resources are better allocated toward expanding benefits and assisting households in need.