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NY lawmakers want a 'right to water' law
FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has more.
NEW YORK - A proposed bill would require certain New York establishments to provide patrons with tap water upon request.
Water glass in a restaurant setting, Truckee, California, February 12, 2026. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
‘Right to Water’ bill
What we know:
The "Right to Water" bill, sponsored by State Assemblymember Sarah Clark, would require all businesses that own a liquor license to provide free tap water to patrons.
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Clark tells FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley, "It is a consumer rights protection issue."
The Source: This article includes information from a proposed state bill.