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NY A07243
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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AI Summary
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Increases the discretionary purchasing threshold for state agencies buying from small business concerns from $500,000 to $1.5 million without requiring a formal competitive bidding process
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Expands eligible purchases from small businesses to explicitly include construction services, in addition to commodities and other services
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Applies to purchases of commodities or technology that are recycled or remanufactured, allowing these to also qualify for the increased $1.5 million threshold
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Increases the state discretionary buying threshold without a formal competitive process for certain commodities from certain businesses, including construction services.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026