Bill > A01488

This bill modifies existing New York state law regarding minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in state contracts by requiring contracting agencies to mandate MWBE participation that directly correlates with the percentage of certified MWBEs in the specific industry and economic development region where a contract will be performed. The bill requires the Department of Economic Development to publish these regional MWBE percentages for different industries on their website and update them annually, which will create a more localized and data-driven approach to MWBE contract participation. By tying MWBE requirements to regional industry-specific certification rates, the legislation aims to create more equitable and realistic opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses to compete for state contracts, taking into account the actual representation of such businesses in different geographic areas and sectors. The changes will take effect immediately, though they are technically subject to the existing sunset provisions of the original law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1488