Bill > A02296

This bill amends the executive law to create a rebuttable presumption for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) seeking recertification. Specifically, when a business applies for recertification and meets certain conditions, they will be presumed to still qualify as an MWBE. To qualify for this presumption, the business must: 1) have no changes in ownership, 2) have no material changes in nature or management, and 3) be applying for recertification within ten years of their original certification. The presumption means that the business will be considered to meet the existing requirements for MWBE certification unless proven otherwise. The bill will take effect on July 1st following its passage and will apply to recertification applications submitted on or after that date. This change aims to simplify the recertification process for established minority and women-owned businesses that have maintained their original characteristics, reducing administrative burden while still ensuring the integrity of the MWBE certification program.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2296