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A 4134

Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give additional time for a business enterprise to cure defects

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larinda Hooks and 1 co-sponsor

New York law would require minority and women's business certification agency to provide cure periods before denying or revoking enterprise certifications.

SUBSTITUTED BY S6020A
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Bill Summary · A 4134

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 4134 mandates that the director of New York's Division of Minority and Women's Business Development must grant additional time for businesses to correct deficiencies in their certifications or applications before taking adverse action. The bill standardizes and formalizes what appears to be a discretionary practice into a requirement.

Why is this important

Minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) often rely on state certifications to access contract set-asides and procurement preferences. By requiring cure periods rather than immediate decertification, the bill could reduce barriers to participation in state business opportunities and protect small businesses from losing their certified status due to minor administrative errors.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify how much additional time constitutes "additional," potentially creating uncertainty for both the agency and businesses about what timeframe is reasonable
  • Resource implications: Requiring cure periods may increase administrative work for the Division, raising questions about staffing and processing timelines
  • Oversight gaps: Without clearer parameters on what defects qualify and what constitutes adequate cure time, the requirement could be applied inconsistently across different business applicants

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

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