Bill

A 7235

Establishes expanded construction mentorship opportunities for small and minority and women-owned business enterprises

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 2 co-sponsors

Expands construction mentorship programs to help small, minority, and women-owned businesses compete, build capacity, and access more contracting opportunities.

RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

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Bill Summary · A 7235

Summary of New York Bill A 7235

Overview

Bill A 7235, titled Establishes expanded construction mentorship opportunities for small and minority and women-owned business enterprises, aims to create and expand mentorship programs within the construction sector to assist small, minority-, and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs). The bill’s text is not included here; the summary reflects the title, accompanying legislative actions, and the bill’s stated purpose.

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title and related actions)

Establish expanded mentorship opportunities in construction specifically targeted at:
- Small businesses
- Minority-owned businesses
- Women-owned businesses
The exact design, criteria for participation, duration, program requirements, oversight, and any funding mechanisms would be detailed in the bill’s text, with the accompanying actions indicating adoption and refinement through the legislative process.

Who would be affected

Small construction contractors and firms
MWBEs seeking to participate in construction-related procurement or projects
State or local agencies and authorities involved in construction contracting and mentorship or workforce development programs
Stakeholders in the construction industry seeking mentorship, capacity-building, and expanded contracting opportunities

Legislative history and status

Introduced: March 21, 2025
Early committee steps: Referred to Governmental Operations (March 21, 2025)
Subsequent committee progression: Referred to Ways and Means (May 27, 2025)
Rule and floor actions in the Assembly: Reported; Rules; Ordered to Third Reading; Passed Assembly (June 6, 2025)
Senate actions: Referred to Rules; Delivered to Senate; Passed Senate (June 11, 2025)
Cross-chamber action: Substituted for S6315 (June 11, 2025)
Current status: Returned to Assembly (as of June 11, 2025), indicating it will need to be re-considered by the Assembly with the Senate-passed version or a conference agreement if applicable
Related/companion bills: S 6315 (Senate companion); A 10499 (prior-session related measure)

Key considerations and potential impact

Policy objective: Expand opportunities for MWBEs to participate in construction projects through structured mentorship, potentially improving capacity, bidding readiness, and long-term contracting success.
Implementation: Details such as eligible programs, measurement of mentorship outcomes, funding sources, and oversight would be determined in the bill’s text. The substitution for S6315 suggests alignment with a Senate counterpart.
Timeline: With the bill having moved through both chambers and been returned to the Assembly, future steps depend on Assembly action to reconcile or adopt the Senate design.

Next steps

Monitor for Assembly action on the Senate-substituted version.
Review the bill text for specific program design, funding provisions, reporting requirements, and enforcement mechanisms once available.

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