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NY A05682

NY A05682
Enacts the New York tropical deforestation-free procurement act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical primary forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority- and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.


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Introduced
03/20/2023
In Committee
06/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the state finance law, in relation to enacting the New York tropical deforestation-free procurement act; and to amend the economic development law, in relation to establishing the supply chain transparency assistance program

AI Summary

This bill enacts the New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, which requires companies contracting with the state to ensure their supply chains do not contribute to tropical deforestation or tropical primary forest degradation. The bill defines key terms like "tropical forest-risk commodities" and establishes requirements for contractor certification, transparency, and compliance. It also creates the Supply Chain Transparency Assistance Program to help small, medium-sized, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses achieve sustainable and ethical supply chains. The bill aims to use the state's purchasing power to support markets for sustainably-sourced products and prevent the state from inadvertently promoting deforestation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

substituted by s4859a (on 06/10/2023)

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