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A 7114

Relates to criteria for certification by the division of minority and women's business development of MWBE status; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Maritza Davila and 1 co-sponsor

Modifies MWBE certification criteria and repeals current rules, changing who qualifies for MWBE status and affecting eligibility for state contracts.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7114

Summary of Assembly Bill A 7114

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 7114
  • Title: Relates to criteria for certification by the division of minority and women's business development of MWBE status; repealer
  • Purpose (as stated): The bill would modify the criteria used by the Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) to certify MWBE status and would repeal certain existing provisions related to MWBE certification.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary: Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
    • Cosponsor: Maritza Davila
  • House/Status: New York State Assembly; REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS (introduced March 20, 2025)

What the bill would do

  • Modify certification criteria: The bill aims to change the standards and requirements used to determine whether a business qualifies as an MWBE under the state program.
  • Repealer: The bill includes a repealer, removing specific provisions currently governing MWBE certification. The exact provisions to be repealed are not specified in the summary provided; the final text would identify which rules or sections are repealed and how the repeal interacts with the new criteria.

Note: The available information does not include the detailed text of the proposed changes. The described actions will depend on the enacted language in the bill.

Potential impacts

  • MWBEs: Depending on the final language, eligibility for MWBE certification could become broader or narrower. Changes to criteria could affect which businesses qualify for MWBE status, participation in state contracting, and related benefits.
  • Applicants and certified MWBEs: Firms seeking certification may face new requirements or different standards for certification. Current MWBEs could see changes to their status if criteria are altered.
  • State agencies and procurement: The DMWBD and other state procurement officials would implement the revised criteria, potentially affecting bid set-asides, contract participation goals, and certification processing timelines.
  • Policy alignment: The repealer suggests a shift in the regulatory framework governing MWBE certification, aiming to streamline, clarify, or recalibrate the program's requirements.

Who would be affected

  • Minority- and women-owned businesses seeking certification
  • Businesses currently certified as MWBEs
  • State agencies and public authorities involved in MWBE-related procurement and oversight

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Latest action: Referred to Governmental Operations (same date listed in actions)
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed to committee hearings and potential amendments in Governmental Operations, followed by votes in the Assembly. The exact effective date and transition provisions will appear in the full bill text.

Related bills (prior-session)

  • A 9977
  • A 6223
  • A 6729
  • A 3955

Notes for readers

  • The summary reflects the information available here. The substantive changes will be clear only after the full text is released. Readers should review the bill’s language to understand the specific criteria being added, removed, or repealed, as well as any transitional provisions or effective dates.

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

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