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NY S06317

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

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 participants may receive contracts if their bid is within 10% of the lowest bid (defined as "reasonably competitive")
  • Applies only to jurisdictions with MWBE programs based on disparity studies demonstrating a gap between MWBE availability and utilization in public contracting
  • Covers 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 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Procurement and Contracts1/7/2026
Finance5/28/2025
Procurement and Contracts3/10/2025

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