NY A09711

Prohibits state procurement of tropical hardwoods and tropical hardwood products, with limited exceptions for federal grant requirements and historical restoration projects; expands the definition of tropical forests to include degraded and regenerating forests, peatlands, and High Conservation Value areas.

Requires contractors supplying products containing "tropical forest-risk commodities" (palm oil, soy, beef, coffee, cocoa, wood pulp, paper) to certify compliance with deforestation-free sourcing standards effective January 1, 2023, with full supply chain traceability required for large contractors ($100+ million annual revenue).

Establishes compliance obligations for large contractors including adoption of documented tropical forest policies, due diligence on point-of-origin identification, prevention of labor exploitation and violence against environmental defenders, and protection of indigenous land rights and free, prior, and informed consent.

Provides enforcement mechanisms including contract termination and penalties of $1,000 or 20% of product value for violations; exempts small contractors from subcontractor violations if proper oversight procedures were followed.

Creates a Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program within the Department of Economic Development to provide technical assistance, best practice guidance, and funding identification for small, medium-sized, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses seeking to achieve transparent, traceable, ethical, and sustainable supply chains.