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NY A07117

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows political subdivisions and districts to award public contracts up to $1 million to minority and women owned business enterprise (MWBE) program participants even if they are not the lowest bidder
  • MWBE bids must be "reasonably competitive," defined as not exceeding the lowest bid by more than 10 percent
  • Requires the political subdivision to have an MWBE program based on a disparity study demonstrating underutilization of MWBEs in contract awards
  • Applies to contracts for goods, services, or construction for public use
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes political subdivisions to award public contracts to participants of a minority and women owned business enterprise program at a cost premium not to exceed ten percent of the lowest bid.

Last Action

referred to local governments

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Governments3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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