New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9678: Adds employee-owned enterprises to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9678 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adds employee-owned enterprises to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state. Primary sponsor: April Baskin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adds employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives to the list of preferred contractors for public contracts in the state; authorizes such enterprises and cooperatives to make certain purchases from centralized contracts for commodities, subject to conditions of the office of general services; authorizes the comptroller to conduct certain audits of employee-owned enterprises and worker cooperatives.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Baskin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS