Bill > A01139

This bill amends the executive law to create the New York State Supplier Diversity Act, which aims to increase participation of LGBT, disability, and veteran-owned businesses in state contracts. The key provisions include establishing a Division of Supplier Diversity within the Office of General Services, developing a certification program for these businesses, setting goals for their participation in state contracts, and requiring state agencies to report on their supplier diversity program activities. The bill also directs the Commissioner of General Services to conduct a study on establishing a statewide participation goal and the potential for set-aside procurements to achieve the objectives of the new law.