Bill

S 6576

Establishes procurement goals for New York state food products purchased by state agencies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 8 co-sponsors

Establishes state procurement goals to buy New York-produced foods, guiding agencies to favor local suppliers and boost NY farmers and producers.

REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

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Bill Summary · S 6576

Summary of New York S 6576 — Procurement Goals for New York Food Products

Purpose and intent

S 6576 would establish procurement goals for New York state food products purchased by state agencies. The bill aims to guide and increase the purchase of food produced in New York, aligning state purchasing with a policy preference for locally sourced goods.

Key provisions (high level)

Establishment of procurement goals: The bill would set goals for state agencies when purchasing food products produced in New York. Specific targets, timelines, and mechanisms for measuring compliance are not provided in the available summary.
Application to state agencies: The procurement requirements would apply to New York state agencies that buy food products.
Implementation framework: While not detailed in the provided information, such bills typically involve standards, reporting requirements, and oversight to ensure agencies meet the goals.

Note: The exact text of the provisions (e.g., target percentages, reporting frequency, enforcement provisions) is not included in the provided materials.

Affected entities

State agencies and departments that purchase food products for state operations.
New York-based food producers and suppliers seeking state contracts.
Vendors and distributors that supply food products to state agencies.

Legislative history and status

Introduced: March 17, 2025
Committee actions: Referred to Procurement and Contracts on March 17, 2025; subsequently referred to Governmental Operations on May 22, 2025.
Senate actions: Passed the Senate on May 21, 2025.
House actions: Delivered to the Assembly on May 21, 2025.
Current status: Referred to Governmental Operations (as of May 22, 2025).

Related legislation

S 6808 (from a prior session)
S 3125 (from a prior session)

Potential impact and considerations

Government procurement practices: If enacted, the bill could lead to formalized targets for NY food purchases, potentially influencing contract awards and supplier eligibility.
Economic effects: May strengthen demand for New York-produced foods and support local producers, while influencing statewide food supply chains and pricing dynamics.
Implementation challenges: The effectiveness hinges on defined targets, enforcement mechanisms, and reporting requirements, which are not specified in the available information.
Intergovernmental coordination: Success would require collaboration across multiple state agencies to track purchases and verify NY-origin products.

Next steps

Monitor for committee amendments and the full Assembly consideration.
Look for the bill’s finalized text to review the exact targets, timelines, reporting obligations, and enforcement provisions (if any).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.