Bill > A09697

This bill establishes state procurement goals for New York state products, meaning that state agencies and private entities performing state contracts will be required to purchase a certain percentage of products manufactured or produced in New York, defined as at least fifty-one percent made in the state. The bill outlines a tiered approach, starting with a goal of at least fifteen percent New York state products in the first two full years after enactment, increasing to twenty percent in the third year, and reaching at least twenty-five percent thereafter. To help meet these goals, bidders using New York state products may receive preference if their bid is not more than ten percent higher than other bids. However, these requirements can be waived if purchasing New York state products is against the public interest, unreasonably increases costs, if such products are not available in sufficient quantity or satisfactory quality, or to avoid delivery delays. Private entities performing state contracts can also seek waivers if they can demonstrate an inability to meet the thresholds.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9697