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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Cashman and 4 co-sponsors

New York must aim for eight percent SDVOB participation in state contracts, up from six percent, effective immediately.

REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

Summary of Bill A 11225 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

The bill amends the New York Veterans’ Services Law to establish a statewide target for participation of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOBs) in state contracts.

Specifically, it sets a statewide goal of eight percent participation for SDVOBs on state contracts, replacing the prior target of six percent.

Key provisions and changes

Section amended: Paragraph (c) of subdivision 1 of section 42 of the Veterans’ Services Law.

New target: The state must strive to achieve an eight percent participation rate of service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises on state contracts.

Effective date: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

who/what is affected

Service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises (SDVOBs) seeking to secure contracts with New York State.

State agencies and authorities that procure goods and services through state contracts, as the updated goal applies to participation in state contracting.

Compliance and reporting frameworks within state procurement processes, which would be aligned to pursue the higher eight percent target.

Procedural and timeline details

Bill status history indicates passage in the Assembly (May 28, 2026) and referral/tracking through Senate committees (Procurement and Contracts), with subsequent movements toward final enactment.

There is no phased timeline specified within the bill text itself; the eight percent goal is presented as the statewide mandate, effective immediately.

Additional notes

Co-sponsors include Judy Griffin, Angelo Santabarbara, Michael Cashman, Tommy John Schiavoni, and Steve Stern.

The bill is a straightforward expansion of the SDVOB contracting goal, without other substantive changes to program structure or eligibility criteria, based on the text provided.

Implications

State agencies may need to adjust procurement planning, outreach, and contract oversight to meet the higher eight percent SDVOB target.

Increased emphasis on SDVOB participation could lead to more contract opportunities and potential requirements for SDVOB certification, subcontracting, and reporting data to monitor compliance.

The change aims to broaden economic opportunities for service-disabled veterans and enhance diversity and inclusion within state contracting.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to existing NY SDVOB policies or provide a brief stakeholder impact analysis.