New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8294 — Relates to reciprocity between the state and New York city for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows reciprocity for minority and women-owned business certifications between the state and New York City.

The bill permits the state and New York City to mutually recognize certifications for minority and women-owned businesses. This aims to simplify the process for these businesses operating in both jurisdictions.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means that if you have a minority or women-owned business certified in one area, it may be recognized in the other.

Summary

Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the mayor of the city of New York to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and New York City for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S267

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.491

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.491

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8294 do?
Authorizes the director of the division of minority and women's business development and the mayor of the city of New York to enter into a memorandum of understanding to allow reciprocity between the state and New York City for businesses that are certified as minority and women-owned business enterprises.
Who sponsors A8294?
A8294 is sponsored by Amanda Septimo.
What is the current status of A8294?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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