New York bill S03257 amends the state finance law to include entities providing employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the.

New York bill S03257 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the preferred source exemption for state purchasing. This means that state agencies, political subdivisions, or public benefit corporations with their own purchasing offices can buy commodities and services from these entities without needing competitive bidding. The bill also specifies that the prices of these commodities and services should be close to market prices, not exceeding 15% above the prevailing market prices.

New York bill S03257 amends the state finance law to include entities providing employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the.

New York bill S03257 amends the state finance law to include entities that provide employment or services to formerly incarcerated persons in the preferred source exemption for state purchasing. This means that state agencies, political subdivisions, or public benefit corporations with their own purchasing offices can buy commodities and services from these entities without needing competitive bidding. The bill also specifies that the prices of these commodities and services should be close to market prices, not exceeding 15% above the prevailing market prices.