Bill > S00328

This bill establishes restrictions on businesses that contract to build a border wall along the Mexico-United States border, focusing on two primary areas: public procurement and public investment. Under the bill, the commissioner of general services must develop and publish a list of companies involved in border wall construction within 90 days and annually thereafter. Companies on this list will be considered non-responsive bidders for state contracts, meaning they cannot compete for state business. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state's common retirement fund from investing in stocks, securities, or other financial obligations of companies on the border wall contractor list. Companies can be removed from the list if they demonstrate they have permanently ceased border wall construction. The bill provides some exceptions, such as allowing a state agency to work with a border wall contractor if their previous work occurred before the bill's effective date and they have a formal plan to cease such activities, or if the agency cannot obtain necessary services or commodities from another source. The legislation requires contractors to certify they are not involved in border wall construction when bidding on state contracts and imposes potential penalties for false certifications. The bill is set to expire on January 20, 2029, and mandates annual reporting by both the commissioner and the comptroller on actions taken under its provisions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S328