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S 267

Relates to reciprocity between the state and New York city for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nathalia Fernández and 3 co-sponsors

Raises the unit-pricing exemption threshold from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 in section 115A, chapter 6.

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Bill Summary · S 267

Bill Summary — S.267 (194th General Court, 2025–2026)

Short title / focus: An Act updating the unit pricing exemption threshold.

Important note on sources: The bill text amends a numeric threshold in section 115A of chapter 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The separate “Bill Information” title you provided (about MWBE reciprocity with New York City) does not match the bill text. This summary is based on the bill text as filed (which updates a unit-pricing exemption dollar amount). If you intended the MWBE reciprocity measure, please provide that bill text or citation.

What the bill would do (purpose)

S.267 increases a statutory dollar threshold used in section 115A of chapter 6 from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The stated intent in the text is simply to update that exemption amount.

Key provision (exact change)

  • Amends section 115A of chapter 6 of the General Laws by striking “$5,000,000” and inserting “$10,000,000.”
  • Section 2: The act takes effect upon passage.

(The bill does not change any other language or provide additional conditions, definitions, or fiscal language.)

Likely practical effect

  • Raising the dollar figure from $5 million to $10 million expands the class of contracts, procurements, or transactions (covered by section 115A) that are eligible for the exemption referenced in that section.
  • Entities, contracts, or procurements between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 that previously fell outside the exemption would become exempt under the amended law.
  • The change will reduce the number of procurements or transactions required to meet the unit-pricing requirement governed by section 115A, which could lower administrative or compliance burden for affected contractors and state agencies. The bill contains no direct fiscal impact estimates.

Who is affected

  • State agencies and officers who administer procurement rules under chapter 6.
  • Businesses, vendors, contractors, or other counterparties engaged in contracts governed by section 115A.
  • Any third parties whose responsibilities or reporting obligations are tied to the unit-pricing requirements in that statutory provision.

Legislative status & timeline (as provided)

  • Introduced: January 8, 2025 (filed); recorded actions Jan 28, 2025 (read and referred).
  • Referred to multiple committees (Procurement and Contracts; Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure; Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in some records).
  • Hearings scheduled/rescheduled in September–October 2025; reported favorably by committee and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2025-11-19.
  • Effective date in bill: upon enactment.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors listed include Michael O. Moore (presenting/petitioner), Pavel M. Payano, and others.
  • Related/companion bills cited: HR 760, A 8294, SD 131 (replaces), and prior-session bills S 7371 and S 8139.

Caveats / recommended follow-up

  • To determine exact operational impacts, consult the current text of Section 115A, chapter 6 (to see the exemption’s subject matter and implementation rules).
  • If you intended a bill about MWBE reciprocity with New York City, please provide the correct bill text or citation so a separate summary can be prepared.

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

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