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MA H3383

MA H3383
Relative to equity and public contracting


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to diversity in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote equity and diversity in public contracting in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "low-income community," "minority business enterprise," and "women business enterprise." The bill requires contractors awarded state contracts to provide detailed reports on the portion of payments allocated to minority and women-owned businesses, as well as the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their Massachusetts workforce. It also allows contracting agencies to consider a bidder's past compliance with requirements regarding minority and women-owned business participation and workforce diversity when evaluating their responsibility. Additionally, the bill mandates that subcontracts on state-funded construction projects in low-income communities target at least 33% minority and women-owned businesses from the local community.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)

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