Bill > S08747

This bill amends Section 162 of the State Finance Law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the "preferred source" exemption for state purchasing. This means that when the state purchases goods or services, it can prioritize buying from these organizations, bypassing competitive bidding processes, similar to how it currently prioritizes purchases from agencies serving disabled individuals or veterans. The bill clarifies that these organizations must be approved by the commissioner of education and that they must perform at least fifty percent of the work involved in producing the goods or providing the services. The intent is to advance special social and economic goals by creating opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8747