Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act" to require New York institutions to establish a sweat-free code of conduct for apparel purchases.

The "sweatshop-free college apparel act" mandates that New York degree-granting institutions, including colleges and universities, establish a sweat-free code of conduct for apparel purchases. This code must meet or exceed labor standards set by the Workers Right Consortium (WRC). Institutions must also affiliate with the WRC and participate in a designated supplier program. Each institution must submit annual reports detailing compliance with the code, including violations and corrective actions. Non-compliant institutions must provide a detailed explanation and a timeline for compliance.

Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act" to require New York institutions to establish a sweat-free code of conduct for apparel purchases.

The "sweatshop-free college apparel act" mandates that New York degree-granting institutions, including colleges and universities, establish a sweat-free code of conduct for apparel purchases. This code must meet or exceed labor standards set by the Workers Right Consortium (WRC). Institutions must also affiliate with the WRC and participate in a designated supplier program. Each institution must submit annual reports detailing compliance with the code, including violations and corrective actions. Non-compliant institutions must provide a detailed explanation and a timeline for compliance.