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A07286Introduced in the Assembly

Allows Westchester county to require bidders for public works, construction or purchase contracts to hire and retain persons residing in certain targeted communities based on the combined average poverty rate and unemployment rate.

IntroducedAssembly Local Governments

Introduced by Gary Pretlow, District 89

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Official description

Allows Westchester county to require bidders for public works, construction or purchase contracts to hire and retain persons residing in certain targeted communities based on the combined average poverty rate and unemployment rate.

Where it stands

referred to local governments

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to local governments

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