Bill > S05788

This bill mandates that state agencies, public authorities, and municipalities must ensure that any information and communication technologies (ICTs) - which include devices like computers, phones, radio, television, network hardware and software, and associated services like videoconferencing - are accessible to people with disabilities when procuring these technologies through competitive bidding or proposal processes. The bill requires that a prospective contractor's ability to meet accessibility requirements be a key consideration in awarding contracts for both commodity and service purchases involving ICTs. Specifically, the bill amends the state finance law to define ICTs, establish accessibility as a procurement criterion, and ensure that contracts are awarded to contractors who can demonstrate their technologies meet accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will apply to all contracts entered into on or after April 1st following its enactment, with provisions for regulatory agencies to prepare implementation guidelines in advance.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5788