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NY A07286
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Westchester County to require lowest responsible bidders on public works, construction, or purchase contracts to hire and retain residents from "targeted communities" with high unemployment rates
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Defines "targeted community" as any city, town, village, or census tract where the combined average unemployment and poverty rate exceeds the countywide average by 10%
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Establishes tiered labor cost requirements: at least 10% from targeted communities generally, 20% if the community's combined rate exceeds countywide average by 20%, and 30% if it exceeds by 30%
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Permits the county to require bidders to hire previously incarcerated individuals participating in re-entry programs
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Allows the county to mandate apprenticeship and training programs for workers from targeted communities in specified construction trades
Legislative Description
Allows Westchester county to require bidders for public works, construction or purchase contracts to hire and retain persons residing in certain targeted communities based on the combined average poverty rate and unemployment rate.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026