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A 7427

Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out certain services

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gabriella Romero

Bill Summary: A 7427 - Prohibits SUNY from Contracting Out Certain Services OverviewThis bill, signed into law in 2025, prohibits the State University of New York (SUNY) system fro

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Bill Summary · A 7427

Bill Summary: A 7427 - Prohibits SUNY from Contracting Out Certain Services

Overview

This bill, signed into law in 2025, prohibits the State University of New York (SUNY) system from contracting out certain services to private companies or outside vendors. The intent is to protect union jobs and prevent the outsourcing of campus support roles.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits SUNY from contracting out services in the following areas:
    • Custodial and maintenance work
    • Food service operations
    • Bookstore management
    • Information technology support
  • Requires SUNY to use its own employees to perform these services rather than hiring external contractors.
  • Allows SUNY to request waivers from the state in certain circumstances, such as when the campus lacks the capacity to self-perform a service.
  • Establishes penalties for SUNY campuses that violate the contracting restrictions, including potential budget reductions.

Affected Parties

  • SUNY students, faculty, and staff who rely on the in-house services covered by the bill.
  • Private companies and vendors that previously provided contracted services to SUNY campuses.
  • SUNY administrators responsible for managing campus operations and budgets.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the New York State Assembly in March 2025 as A 7427.
  • It had a companion bill, S 7409, which was introduced in the State Senate.
  • Both bills moved through the legislative process and were ultimately signed into law by the governor in 2025, becoming Chapter 528 of the state's laws.
  • The contracting restrictions took effect immediately upon the bill becoming law.

Overall, this legislation aims to preserve union jobs and campus-based service delivery within the SUNY system, even if it means foregoing potential cost savings from outsourcing. The impact will be felt across SUNY's 64 campuses and the communities they serve.

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

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