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NY A04761
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brown
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AI Summary
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Prohibits entities that boycott designated "allied nations" from being considered responsive bidders for New York state contracts, with allies defined as NATO members, signatories of the Southeast Asia Treaty and Rio Treaty (excluding Venezuela), plus Ireland, Israel, Japan, and South Korea
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Requires the Commissioner of General Services to publish within 90 days, and update annually, a list of persons or entities engaged in boycotting allied nations, with the list posted on the Office of General Services website
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Mandates that all bidders on state procurement contracts certify they are not on the boycott list and have not boycotted any allied nation, with violations potentially resulting in sanctions, damages, or contract default
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Prohibits the New York State Common Retirement Fund and other pension funds under the comptroller's jurisdiction from investing in any entity that boycotts an allied nation, requiring divestment within 5 years
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Requires annual reports by December 15th from both the commissioner and comptroller detailing actions taken and determinations made under these provisions
Legislative Description
Relates to purchasing restrictions and persons boycotting American allies.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026