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NY A02691

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law section 310 to add "Middle Eastern and North African persons" as a new category (paragraph e) in the definition of "minority group member"

  • Expands eligibility for minority participation programs related to New York State contracts to include MENA individuals

  • Existing minority group categories include Black, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander persons

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Includes middle Eastern and North African persons in the definition of "minority group member" for purposes of participation by minority group members and women with respect to state contracts.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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