New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 7638: Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder

Passed one chamber Last action June 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY A8091B

Plain-language summary

S 7638 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder. Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY A8091B.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families). 19 co-sponsors.