Bill > A08353

This bill allows the director of the division of minority and women's business development and county executives to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that creates a reciprocal certification process for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). Under this legislation, if a county and the state sign an MOU, they can mutually recognize each other's MWBE certifications, which means a business certified by the state would not need to go through a separate certification process in that county, and vice versa. The MOU can include exceptions where the director and county executive determine it's in the best interest of their respective MWBE programs. This provision aims to simplify the certification process for minority and women-owned businesses, reducing bureaucratic hurdles and making it easier for these enterprises to work across different jurisdictions. The bill will take effect 270 days after becoming law, and its provisions are designed to work within existing frameworks for MWBE certification and support.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8353