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H 3341

An Act relative to supplier diversity recertification

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Carlos González

Extends SDO certification to a three-year validity before recertification and requires 30-day reporting of any status change that could affect compliance.

Accompanied a study order, see H5184
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Bill Summary · H 3341

Summary: H.3341 An Act relative to supplier diversity recertification

Overview

H.3341, introduced February 27, 2025, is a Massachusetts bill titled “An Act relative to supplier diversity recertification.” The bill proposes changes to the recertification period for the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) certifications and adds a reporting requirement for changes in business status that could affect compliance. The sponsor is Representative Carlos González (Springfield, 10th Hampden).

Key Provisions

  • Recertification period for SDO certifications:
    • The bill amends Subsection (a) of Section 61 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws to insert language establishing that SDO certifications are effective for three years before recertification is required by the SDO.
    • In practical terms, this sets a three-year validity period for SDO certification before a new recertification process is triggered.
  • Status-change reporting:
    • Any change in a certified business’s status that would put the business into non-compliance must be reported to the SDO within 30 days of the status change.

Who is Affected

  • SDO-certified businesses, including minority- and women-owned supplier entities that hold SDO certification under Massachusetts law.
  • The SDO (Supplier Diversity Office) would implement and oversee the three-year certification period and the reporting requirement.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Status: The bill is in the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight committee. Hearing dates and scheduling have been updated multiple times:
    • Most recently rescheduled for October 8, 2025, with a modified in-person time (1:00 PM–1:55 PM previously; new end time noted) and a virtual hearing adjustment.
    • Earlier hearing updates: scheduled for October 1, 2025; subsequent adjustments on September 24 and September 25, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight; Senate concurrence noted.
  • Related legislation:
    • House Docket No. 3785 (HD 3785) is listed as related/replaces the bill content, indicating prior or alternative drafting in the same legislative track.

Potential Impact

  • Administrative: Extends the on-file validity of SDO certifications to a three-year cycle, which may reduce annual recertification administrative burden for compliant businesses.
  • Compliance: Requires prompt notification to the SDO within 30 days of any status change that could affect compliance, aiming to keep SDO records accurate and up-to-date.
  • Access and diversity outcomes: By clarifying and extending recertification timelines, the bill could influence the continuity of opportunities for certified suppliers in state procurement.

Notes

  • The bill’s language specifically amends Section 61 of Chapter 7 to insert the three-year recertification window and the 30-day reporting requirement.
  • The bill is currently under committee consideration with ongoing hearing updates; final passage and any amendments remain subject to legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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