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This bill aims to streamline the certification process for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) by allowing reciprocal certification between New York State and New York City. Currently, businesses seeking MWBE certification must go through separate application processes for state and municipal certifications. The bill requires the state director of minority and women's business development to establish a procedure that allows municipal corporation certification to be accepted in lieu of completing the state certification process separately. Any municipal corporation wanting to use this reciprocal certification must first enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state office. The director will promulgate rules to set criteria for accepting municipal certifications, and businesses must still meet the definition of a minority-owned or women-owned business enterprise as defined in section 310 of the executive law to receive state certification. The bill is designed to reduce administrative burden for small businesses by creating a more efficient, unified certification process while maintaining the integrity of MWBE standards. The act will take effect 270 days after becoming law, providing time for agencies to develop the necessary procedures and agreements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S267