NY S 8885
in committeeIncludes "people with disabilities" within the definition of "minority"
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did NY S 8885 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8885 is in committee as of 2026-01-13 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
What is NY S 8885 about?
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 NY S 8885?
William Weber is the primary sponsor of NY S 8885, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-13 — REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- William Weberprimary
- Steve Rhoadscosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
referral-committee
Versions
- S8885Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 10448
Official source
Attribution
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