S 5858 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Exempts the review of certain contracts from suspension of certain laws during a state disaster emergency

This bill (S 5858) ensures that state agencies must continue reviewing certain government contracts during a disaster emergency, preventing the governor from extending temporary pauses beyond 30 days. It directly affects state agencies and contractors handling government contracts during emergencies. The key provision adds that contract review requirements cannot be suspended for longer than 30 days under emergency powers, maintaining standard review processes. This creates a concrete policy change to keep contract oversight active during crises.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Mar 3, 2025
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