While working families and small businesses across New York are struggling to keep up with rising costs, state lawmakers are set to send a bill to Gov. Kathy Hochul that will make groceries even more expensive. Throughout the legislative session, Hochul championed measures to make life more affordable. Taking her veto pen to this proposal will be the right move at the right time for New York families, and is consistent with the governor’s affordability goals.

The so-called Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act, A1556-G, will reduce the types of products available on supermarket shelves and raise costs for every family in the Empire State. A difficult economy and poor policy decisions have already driven up the cost of living in New York by more than 5% over the past year, forcing many families to make tough choices as they struggle to afford basic necessities. If this legislation is enacted, new pressures will be added to the supply chain, increasing food prices by an additional 6% — and adding $620 to annual household spending.

New York families are already strapped

An independent analysis found that this proposal will also limit cheaper options. Common,........

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