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NY S00596
Bill
Status
12/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Creates a rebuttable presumption for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) recertification when there is no change in ownership and no material change in the nature or management of the business since the previous certification
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Applies to businesses that had an original MWBE certification approved within the previous ten years and whose recertification application complies with 21 NYCRR 9606
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Presumes qualifying businesses automatically satisfy the statutory requirements for minority-owned and women-owned business enterprise certification under Executive Law section 310
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Maintains the existing five-year validity period for MWBE certifications (excluding provisional certifications)
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Takes effect on July 1st following enactment and applies to recertification applications submitted on or after that date
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 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
APPROVAL MEMO.50
12/19/2025