Bill > A07055

This bill prohibits governmental entities, which include state agencies, departments, legislative houses, court systems, public authorities, municipalities, and educational institutions like SUNY and CUNY, from outsourcing any function that can be performed internally unless specifically authorized by law. The bill defines "outsourcing" as contracting with another entity to perform a function that the governmental entity could do itself. Any governmental entity that has previously outsourced a function without specific statutory approval will be prohibited from further outsourcing after January 1st following the bill's effective date. Additionally, such entities must ensure that any materials used by the outsourced entity are either returned or destroyed. The legislation aims to limit the practice of outsourcing government functions to external contractors and ensure that government work is primarily performed by government employees, with exceptions only when explicitly permitted by law. The bill will take effect 45 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary regulatory implementations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7055