New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A1156 — Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  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 January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities; defines qualified business enterprise as any business concern which employs a workforce consisting of at least fifteen percent employees with disabilities and has been certified under this section; sets goal of five percent of state contracts going to qualified business enterprises; establishes an office of statewide advocate, certification process, and enforcement mechanism.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A1156 do?
Relates to obligations with respect to contracts with business enterprises which employ individuals with disabilities; defines qualified business enterprise as any business concern which employs a workforce consisting of at least fifteen percent employees with disabilities and has been certified under this section; sets goal of five percent of state contracts going to qualified business enterprises; establishes an office of statewide advocate, certification process, and enforcement mechanism.
Who sponsors A1156?
A1156 is sponsored by Angelo Santabarbara.
What is the current status of A1156?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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