New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8885 — Includes "people with disabilities" within the definition of "minority"

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Requires the definition of "minority" to include "people with disabilities" pursuant to the Human Rights law in order for such people with disabilities to be eligible for state contract set asides.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

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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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8885 do?
Requires the definition of "minority" to include "people with disabilities" pursuant to the Human Rights law in order for such people with disabilities to be eligible for state contract set asides.
Who sponsors S8885?
S8885 is sponsored by William Weber.
What is the current status of S8885?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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