NYC Council Committee on Health Votes on Sodium and Sugar Warning Label Bills (September 10, 2026)
NYC Council Committee on Health Votes on Sodium and Sugar Warning Label Bills (September 10, 2026)
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the New York City Council Committee on Health convened at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor Hearing Room 1 to vote on two pieces of nutrition warning label legislation. Chair Lynn C. Schulman presided. Members present: Schulman, Ariola, De La Rosa, Felder, Gennaro, Narcisse, and Wilson. Member Marte was absent, and Member Epstein was excused on medical grounds. The committee considered and voted on Proposed Int. No. 196-C and Proposed Int. No. 547-B, both sponsored by Councilmember Oswald Feliz (who did not appear at the meeting).
Discussion Items
- Proposed Int. No. 196-C: A local law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York in relation to modifying the sodium warning at designated food service establishments. The bill applies to chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationally. The introduction had been previously heard in committee; during this meeting an amendment was proposed and adopted by the committee.
- Proposed Int. No. 547-B: A local law to amend the administrative code in relation to amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties, and to repeal subdivision b of section 17-199.18 in relation thereto. This introduction was also previously heard, amended during this meeting, and then voted upon.
Key Outcomes
- Vote on Int. 0196-2026-C: The committee voted to approve the introduction by roll call. The vote was 7 affirmative (Schulman, Ariola, De La Rosa, Felder, Gennaro, Narcisse, Wilson), 0 negative, 1 absent (Marte), and 1 medical excusal (Epstein). Agency rule-making is required.
- Vote on Int. 0547-2026-B: The committee voted to approve the introduction by roll call. The vote was 7 affirmative (same members), 0 negative, 1 absent (Marte), and 1 medical excusal (Epstein). Agency rule-making is required.
- Both approved bills will now advance to the full New York City Council for consideration. The transcript of the meeting is limited to the chair's opening remarks; no public testimony or additional debate was recorded in the provided materials.
Meeting Transcript
Quiet down, quiet down, we are getting ready to start. Good morning. Good morning, and welcome to today's New York City Council vote from the Committee on Health. At this time, I'd like to remind everyone to please silence their electronic devices, and at no point is anyone to approach the dais. Chair, we're ready to begin. And um Jim Jennaro on Zoom. Today we'll be voting on two pieces of legislation, both sponsored by Councilmember Oswald Feliz. The first is he coming? No. The first is proposed introduction one ninety-six C, which would modify the sodium warning used by chain restaurants at 15 or more locations. I want to thank the speaker, committee staff, my staff, and my colleagues for all their hard work and support. Chair Shulman.
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