Enacts the "New York state healthy and green procurement act"
This bill requires New York state agencies to consider health and environmental impacts when purchasing goods and services. It amends procurement rules to include long-term costs like toxic chemical exposure (e.g., in office equipment, building supplies) and environmental damage in budget decisions. The policy mandates that agencies prioritize products with minimal adverse health and environmental effects, such as avoiding mercury or lead in common items. This affects all state agencies making purchases, including schools, hospitals, and government offices, by changing how they evaluate "cost" to include public health and environmental factors.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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