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S 9594

Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Monica Martinez

New York would raise the SDVOBE state contract participation target from 6% to 20%, requiring agencies to pursue and report increased opportunities for service-disabled veteran-own

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Bill Summary · S 9594

Summary of Bill S 9594 (2025-2026) – New York

Title

Relates to contracts by service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises

What this bill does

  • Sets a statewide participation goal for state contracts awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVOBEs.
  • Specifically increases the statewide goal from 6 percent to 20 percent for SDVOBE participation on state contracts.
  • This is a change to the Veterans’ Services Law, section 42, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).

Key provisions

  • Amendment to the Veterans’ Services Law:
    • Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 42 is amended to state the statewide goal for SDVOBE participation on state contracts as 20 percent (replacing the previous 6 percent).
  • Effective date:
    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • State agencies and authorities that enter into contracts with vendors and suppliers under New York State procurement rules.
  • Service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVOBEs) seeking to participate in state contracts.
  • Procurement and contracting processes will need to align with the higher 20 percent participation goal, potentially influencing bid evaluation, subcontracting plans, and goal attainment reporting.

Potential impact

  • Increased opportunities for SDVOBEs to win or participate in state contracts.
  • Possible adjustments to procurement strategies, bid proposals, and subcontracting requirements to meet the higher 20 percent goal.
  • Agencies may need to enhance monitoring, reporting, and verification of SDVOBE participation to ensure compliance with the new statewide target.
  • Could influence the pool of bidders and encourage greater outreach, mentorship, and capacity-building among SDVOBEs.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Senate by Senator Martinez (Co-sponsor: Monica Martinez).
  • Referred to the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts on March 26, 2026.
  • As an immediate-effect bill, it would take effect right after enactment.

Plain-language takeaway

If enacted, New York would aim for 20% of state contract participation to come from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, up from the current 6%. This would require state agencies to actively pursue, monitor, and report SDVOBE participation to meet the new goal, expanding contracting opportunities for SDVOBEs.

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

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