Bill > S05921

This bill enacts the New York deforestation-free procurement act, which requires companies contracting with the state to not contribute to tropical or boreal intact forest degradation or deforestation, either directly or through their supply chains. The bill defines key terms like "tropical forests," "forest-risk commodities," and "free, prior, and informed consent," and imposes certification and due diligence requirements on contractors. It also establishes a stakeholder advisory group to provide oversight and make recommendations on implementing the act, and requires the state to conduct a study on the applicability of the requirements to commodities from boreal forests. The bill aims to leverage the state's purchasing power to prevent forest loss and support sustainable sourcing.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S5921