Bill > S03775

This bill prohibits state agencies from including confidential clauses in contracts for the purchase of services or commodities. Specifically, the bill amends the state finance law to require that all contract clauses be made publicly available through the procurement opportunities newsletter, as defined by guidelines from the state procurement council. A "confidential clause" is defined as any contract provision that is not transparently published in this newsletter. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage, with provisions allowing state agencies to prepare necessary rules and regulations for implementation in advance. The goal appears to be increasing transparency in state government contracting by ensuring that the terms of state contracts are open and accessible to the public, potentially reducing the risk of hidden or potentially problematic contractual provisions.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3775