Bill > A00195

This bill amends the executive law to create a specific exemption for small business enterprises that manufacture metal or vinyl windows and doors in cities with over one million residents. The exemption allows such businesses to bypass standard employee limit and personal net worth restrictions for minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) certification, provided that at least 80% of their employees at the specified location are minority group members. Specifically, while current law typically limits personal net worth to $15 million and caps employee numbers at 300 for small business certification, these limits would not apply to window and door manufacturing businesses meeting the geographic and workforce diversity criteria. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes 332321 and 326199 are used to identify the specific type of manufacturing businesses eligible for this exemption. The bill appears designed to provide additional certification opportunities for minority-owned businesses in large cities, potentially making it easier for these specific manufacturers to qualify as minority business enterprises and access related benefits and contracting opportunities. The changes will take effect immediately but are technically part of a broader set of ongoing legal provisions related to minority business enterprise certification.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A195