New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 359: Encourages the participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in state contracts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 359 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Encourages the participation of minority and women-owned business enterprises in state contracts. Primary sponsor: Chantel Jackson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Encourages the participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises in state contracts by avoiding unnecessary and unjustified bundling of contract requirements that preclude minority- and women-owned business participation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantel Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| John Zaccaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS