Relates to the debriefing of certain contracts

Latest action Dec 5, 2025

Provides that an unsuccessful offerer may additionally request a written explanation comparable to such debriefing to be provided by mail or electronic mail, which the state agency shall provide within sixty days of the offerer's request for a written explanation; lengthens the period in which a debriefing shall be requested by the unsuccessful offerer and the length of time in which a state agency must respond from 15 days to 30 days.

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Where it stands

Rejected by the executive.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Vetoed

New York State Senate

Same as A5524, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the State Finance Law.

Committee

Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Procurement And Contracts · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to provide MWBEs which have had bids rejected with the knowledge they need to secure state contracts in the future, without the hassel of requesting such information

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 19, 2025Result: passed
(56) (0) (0) (6)
Vote: Committee vote · Procurement And Contracts
Senate Procurement And ContractsMar 18, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Leroy Comrie says this is needed

As we continue to strive towards achieving the 30%. MWBE goal as outlined by Governor Cuomo, we recognize that there will be times when an MWBE is denied the opportunity to secure a state contract. However, we should still find ways to provide education to MWBEs on why they were not selected so that these capable businesses can take steps to improve their chances for the future. With that goal in mind, these explanations should not only clarify the reasons why an MWBE was rejected, but should also provide recommenda- tions on how to improve so future consideration is possible as well as likely. Too often, MWBEs are being turned down from an opportunity but not being given information and explanation as to why and how to get better as a business so that they may better serve our fellow New York- ers. This bill is a response to S1419, which was vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023. While State agencies stated they did provide notice, many MBEs have voiced they have issues with time restrictions and often are too late to make needed requests. This bill would require state agencies to inform an unsuccessful bidder of the reasons for rejection by default, without the information being requested by the MWBE.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 5, 2025
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.90
NY Senate
Dec 1, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 6, 2025
Rules Report CAL.437
RULES REPORT CAL.437
NY Assembly

Show full history (11 earlier events)

Jun 6, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED BY S5149
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
May 19, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
May 19, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 19, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Mar 20, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Mar 18, 2025
1ST Report CAL.560
1ST REPORT CAL.560
NY Senate
Feb 19, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
NY Senate
Feb 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly

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