New York S02685 allows state and local municipalities to buy commodities from sources other than the correctional industries program.

New York S02685 amends the state finance law to allow the state and local municipalities to purchase commodities from sources other than the correctional industries program of the department of corrections and community supervision. Previously, when commodities were available in the required form, function, and utility, they had to be purchased from the correctional industries program. This change provides more flexibility in procurement options for state agencies, public authorities, commissions, public benefit corporations, and political subdivisions. The amendment takes effect immediately.

New York S02685 allows state and local municipalities to buy commodities from sources other than the correctional industries program.

New York S02685 amends the state finance law to allow the state and local municipalities to purchase commodities from sources other than the correctional industries program of the department of corrections and community supervision. Previously, when commodities were available in the required form, function, and utility, they had to be purchased from the correctional industries program. This change provides more flexibility in procurement options for state agencies, public authorities, commissions, public benefit corporations, and political subdivisions. The amendment takes effect immediately.