New York · 2025-2026
S 8291
Requires that public contracts be divided by size into large, medium, small and micro contracts for the purpose of increasing opportunities for small businesses, including MWBEs, to participate in state contracts
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Summary AI-generated
New York Bill S 8291 requires that public contracts be categorized by size into large, medium, small, and micro classifications. This measure aims to increase opportunities for small businesses, including minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), to participate in state contracts.
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Sponsors
- James Sanders Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement And Contracts Vote | upper | pass | 7 | 0 | 0 | May 18, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |