Bill > A06872

This bill enacts the New York deforestation-free procurement act, which requires companies contracting with the state to ensure that the commodities and products they provide, such as palm oil, soy, beef, and wood products, do not contribute to tropical or boreal deforestation or intact forest degradation, 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 sets out various requirements for contractors, including certifying compliance, conducting due diligence, and adopting forest policies. The bill also establishes a stakeholder advisory group to provide oversight and guidance, and directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to study the applicability of these requirements to boreal forests. The provisions of the bill will apply to all contracts entered into, extended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6872