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This bill extends and modifies Maryland's Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program by extending the termination date of several program provisions from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026. The bill requires the certification agency for minority businesses to conduct an in-depth analysis of the MBE Program, including evaluating its compliance with federal and constitutional requirements, and to submit comprehensive reports to the Legislative Policy Committee. The bill also expands the MBE Program's application to public-private partnerships, requiring the Board of Public Works to establish minority business participation goals and procedures for such projects. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs report on the establishment of minority business enterprise subgoals, assess their practicability for different types of capital projects, and develop race- and gender-neutral approaches to support minority and women-owned businesses. The legislation aims to continue supporting minority businesses while ensuring the program's ongoing legal and constitutional compliance, with various reports and studies to be submitted by September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2026, to inform future policy decisions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0829?ys=2025RS