Bill > A00783

This bill makes permanent a provision from Chapter 565 of the 2022 laws related to preferred source status for certain employment entities. Specifically, the bill removes language that would have caused the original law to expire three years after its effective date, effectively making the preferred source provisions permanent. Preferred source status typically means that government entities are required to prioritize purchasing from or contracting with certain types of organizations, in this case likely entities that provide employment opportunities for specific groups of people (such as those with disabilities or veterans). The bill ensures that the original law will continue to apply without a sunset provision, and clarifies that it will not retroactively affect contracts or proposals issued by government entities before the law's effective date. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A783