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NY A10448

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "minority group member" in New York Executive Law Section 310 to include people with disabilities
  • Adds disability status alongside existing categories: Black, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan native, and Asian/Pacific Islander persons
  • References the disability definition already established in Section 292(21) of the Executive Law (Human Rights Law)
  • Makes people with disabilities eligible for state contract set-aside programs previously limited to racial and ethnic minorities
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires the definition of "minority" to include "people with disabilities" pursuant to the Human Rights law in order for such people with disabilities to be eligible for state contract set asides.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/6/2026

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