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NY A09451
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
John McDonald
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AI Summary
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption for MWBE recertification when businesses submit new applications within 18 months of certification expiration, provided there is no change in ownership, capital contribution, or material change in management
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Shortens the lookback period for previous certifications from 10 years to 6 years and 6 months for the presumption to apply
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Updates regulatory compliance reference from 21 NYCRR 9606 to 5 NYCRR 144 for application requirements
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Authorizes the division to review applications subject to the rebuttable presumption at its discretion and issue determinations under applicable laws, with any presumption expiring upon final certification determination
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Takes effect on the same date as the related 2025 legislation (S. 596/A. 2296) amending MWBE recertification provisions
Legislative Description
Provides a rebuttable presumption relating to recertification as a minority and women-owned business enterprise if there is no change in the ownership or capital contribution relied upon for certification of the enterprise and no material change in the nature or management of the enterprise from the time of approval of the previous minority and women-owned business enterprise certification.
Last Action
signed chap.15
2/13/2026