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2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Kanitra

A 6246 governs food-service contracts at public transportation facilities and rest areas, shaping procurement, contractor rules, worker terms, and rider service quality.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

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Bill Summary: A 6246

Overview

A 6246 is a New York State Assembly bill titled “Relates to contracts to provide food services at transportation facilities and rest areas owned and operated by certain public authorities.” The bill’s exact substantive provisions are not included in the provided information. It is currently in the referral stage to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions and was introduced on February 27, 2025. A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 7295).

Status and Sponsorship

Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS

Introduced: February 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor: Tony Simone

Cosponsors: MaryJane Shimsky, Chris Burdick, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Deborah Glick, Anna Kelles, Jen Lunsford

Related bills:

A 8336 (prior-session)
S 7295 (companion)

What the Bill Relates To

The bill concerns contracts to provide food services at transportation facilities and rest areas that are owned and operated by certain public authorities. The title suggests a focus on procurement and management of food-service operations within transportation-related public infrastructure.

What is Known About Provisions (Based on Title; Text Not Provided)

The exact changes to law, procurement rules, contract terms, or implementation details are not included in the information provided.

Typical topics in this area (if addressed by the bill) may include:

Procurement procedures for food-service contracts (bidding, scoring, and transparency)
Contract durations, renewal, and performance standards
Labor and wage requirements for contractors (e.g., prevailing wage, employee benefits)
Local hiring, MWBE (minority- and women-owned business enterprises) participation goals -Quality, health and safety, and accessibility standards
Reporting, auditing, and compliance mechanisms
Sustainability and environmental considerations (e.g., waste reduction, sourcing)

Note: The above are potential policy areas commonly addressed in food-service contracting legislation; the actual text of A 6246 would specify which provisions apply.

Affected Parties

Public authorities that own and operate transportation facilities and rest areas.

Private entities awarded contracts to provide on-site food services.

Workers employed under these food-service contracts (and potentially applicants seeking such roles).

Patrons using transportation facilities and rest areas who may experience changes in service quality, pricing, or options depending on contract terms.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions; no further actions are listed in the provided record.

Introduced date: February 27, 2025.

To monitor progress, readers should track committee hearings, potential amendments, and any fiscal impact statements or votes.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

Obtain the full text of A 6246 to review exact provisions.

Check for committee hearing dates, sponsor statements, and fiscal analyses.

Review the companion Senate bill (S 7295) for parallel language and actions, and any differences between the two houses.