Bill > S06917

This bill enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act", which aims to transform state procurement practices to prioritize environmentally friendly and health-conscious commodities, services, and technologies. The bill establishes a comprehensive policy requiring state agencies to purchase products that minimize potential adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Key provisions include mandating that procurement decisions consider life cycle costs, environmental impacts, and public health concerns, with a focus on reducing exposure to toxic substances. The bill requires state agencies to seek out recycled content products, reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and construct green buildings. It establishes a new healthy and green procurement officer within the Office of General Services who will develop criteria for evaluating products, create approved supply lists for eco-friendly alternatives, and track procurement practices. State agencies with over 100 employees must assign a sustainable procurement coordinator, and the bill requires annual reporting on progress towards implementing these green procurement goals. The legislation also modifies existing economic development and environmental conservation laws to support this new procurement approach, with the ultimate aim of spurring innovation, reducing toxic chemical exposure, and creating market incentives for developing healthier and more sustainable products.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6917