Bill > A07043

This bill amends the New York Public Authorities Law to prohibit the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation from entering into contracts, leases, or other agreements with entities that do not comply with Article Five-A of the General Municipal Law regarding participation by Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE). Article Five-A requires state agencies and authorities to make good faith efforts to include M/WBE firms in their contracting processes, aiming to increase opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses in state procurement. The bill effectively creates a new requirement that any entity seeking to contract with the Environmental Facilities Corporation must demonstrate compliance with M/WBE participation rules. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will apply to all contracts, agreements, and leases entered into on or after that date, giving organizations time to adjust their practices to meet the new compliance standards.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7043