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A 4452

Requires all goods, except food, sold at retail in state parks, recreational facilities and historic sites to be produced in the United States

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeff Gallahan

Requires all non-food retail goods sold in New York state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites to be produced in the United States.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 4452

Bill A 4452 Summary

Overview

Bill A 4452 would require that all goods, excluding food, sold at retail within New York State parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites be produced in the United States. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Jeff Gallahan. The bill was introduced on February 4, 2025 and was referred to the standing committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development. The record shows two identical referral entries on the same date.

Purpose and Intent

  • Promote the use of domestically produced goods in venues operated or overseen by the state when selling retail products.
  • Align with “Buy American”-style objectives by prioritizing U.S.-made goods in park and historic-site retail settings.
  • Support domestic manufacturers and workers by directing consumer purchases within state parks and related facilities.

Key Provisions

  • Scope: Applies to all goods sold at retail inside state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites in New York.
  • Exclusion: Food items are explicitly excluded from the requirement.
  • Domestic Content: Every eligible good must be produced in the United States.
  • Details Not Specified: The limited text provided does not specify:
    • How “produced in the United States” is defined (assembly vs. fabrication, thresholds, or origin criteria).
    • Any timeline or effective date for compliance.
    • Penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or exceptions (e.g., existing supply constraints or emergency waivers).
    • Roles of state agencies in enforcement or oversight.

Scope and Exclusions

  • Geographic and venues: State parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites within New York.
  • Product types: Retail goods sold on-site (not services, and not non-retail transactions).
  • Exclusions: Food and likely not applicable to items sold outside the defined venues.

Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: February 4, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development (listed twice in the action log on the same date).
  • Next steps: Committee consideration, potential amendments, and further floor action.

Stakeholders and Potential Impact

  • Affected: Vendors and concessionaires operating retail outlets within state parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites.
  • Potential effects:
    • Increased procurement costs if U.S.-made goods are more expensive for some items.
    • Possible reduction in product availability if certain items lack U.S. origin or supply chains.
    • Possible benefits to domestic manufacturers and local economies.
  • Administrative: Requires clear administrative rules to define “produced in the United States,” verify compliance, and handle exceptions or waivers if applicable.

Related Legislation

  • Related and companion bills from prior sessions include S 3088 (companion), S 3891, S 1261, A 7539, A 3181. These may inform concurrent or future actions and amendments.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor committee hearings for debate and potential amendments.
  • Review the bill’s text for precise definitions, compliance timelines, and enforcement provisions if/when they are added.
  • Consider potential fiscal implications for parks and vendor operations once details are available.

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

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