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A 2267

Provides a preference for New York state contractors for purposes of public works contracts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Brabenec and 1 co-sponsor

Aims to give preference to New York state contractors in public works awards, favoring in-state bidders and potentially reshaping competition and bid outcomes.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 2267

Summary: Assembly Bill A 2267 – Preference for New York State Contractors in Public Works

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2267
  • Title: Provides a preference for New York state contractors for purposes of public works contracts
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduced: January 16, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Edward Ra
  • Cosponsor: Karl Brabenec

Purpose and general intent

The bill seeks to establish or codify a preference in the awarding of public works contracts in favor of New York state contractors. In practical terms, this means state agencies would be encouraged or required to give some advantage to in-state bidders when awarding contracts for construction, modernization, maintenance, or other public works projects funded by the state.

Key provisions (as inferred from the title and summary)

  • Establish a mechanism to prioritize New York-based contractors in the bid evaluation process for public works contracts.
  • The specific design of the preference (e.g., percentage-based uplift, tie-breaker rules, applicability by project type or funding source, or thresholds) is not provided in the available materials.
  • It is not stated whether the preference would apply universally to all public works contracts or be limited to certain programs, project sizes, or procurement methods.
  • Details on definitions (e.g., what qualifies as a “New York state contractor”), compliance requirements, and any carve-outs or protections for small businesses or minority-owned firms are not included in the summary.

Affected parties

  • Prospective bidders for New York state public works contracts, particularly in-state contractors.
  • Out-of-state bidders bidding on the same projects, who could face reduced competitiveness under the preference.
  • State agencies and procurement officials responsible for evaluating bids and awarding contracts.
  • Potential indirect effects on subcontractors, job creation, and local economic activity within New York.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations. No further action is listed in the provided materials.
  • No effective date or phase-in schedule is shown in the available information.
  • Related bills from prior sessions suggest ongoing interest in in-state procurement preferences (see related bills A 3094, A 5733, A 7523, A 5801, A 7059, A 9051, A 4138, A 4441, A 3198).

Additional context

  • The bill’s current form and exact implementation details (definitions, criteria, dollar thresholds, and exemptions) are not included here. Reading the full text would clarify how the preference is applied and any potential impacts on procurement processes, project costs, or competition.

If you’d like, I can compare A 2267 to the related prior-session bills listed to highlight common approaches and differences in how New York has approached in-state contractor preferences in public works.

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

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