NYC Council Introduction 938

intro.nyc/0938-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Establishment of municipal grocery stores.
Status: Committee Committee on Small Business
Sponsored by Jennifer Gutiérrez
Introduced: June 11, 2026

This bill would require the commissioner of small business services, or the head of another agency designated by the mayor, to establish a chain of municipal grocery stores, with at least five grocery stores located in each borough.