Bill
S 7409
Overview: Bill Number: S 7409, Title: Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out certain services, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7427, Introduced: April 15, 2025Purp
Overview: Bill Number: S 7409, Title: Prohibits the state university of New York from contracting out certain services, Status: SUBSTITUTED BY A7427, Introduced: April 15, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to prevent the State University of New York (SUNY) system from outsourcing certain services to private contractors. The legislation seeks to protect the jobs and employment conditions of SUNY employees and ensure that essential services are provided directly by the university system.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits SUNY from contracting out or privatizing the following services: custodial, grounds keeping, food service, and transportation
- Requires SUNY to maintain these services as in-house operations, employing SUNY staff
- Allows for exceptions in cases of emergency or temporary staffing needs, subject to approval by the SUNY Board of Trustees
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- SUNY employees, particularly those in the affected service areas, would have their jobs and employment conditions protected
- SUNY administration and individual campuses would need to adjust their operations and budgets to maintain the required in-house services
- Students and the broader SUNY community may potentially see impacts on the quality or cost of the affected services
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The original bill (S 7409) has been substituted by a companion bill (A 7427), which is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new restrictions on contracting out services would take effect immediately and apply to all SUNY campuses and operations
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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