Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises

Summary

Authorizes agencies to procure goods, services and construction from special veteran emerging business enterprises; defines special veteran emerging business enterprises.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section one of this bill would amend paragraphs 1 and 3 of subdivision i of section 311 of the New York City Charter ("Charter") to authorize the New York City Procurement Policy Board ("PPB") to adopt rules providing for City agencies to make, without a formal competitive process, procurements of goods, services, and construction not exceeding $1,500,000 from special veteran emerging business enterprises, in addi- tion to minority- and women-owned business enterprises, and requiring the City to include in an annual report to the Governor and the Legisla- ture information on such procurements from special veteran emerging business enterprises. Section two of this bill would amend subdivision i of section 311 of the Charter by adding a new paragraph 4 to provide that, for purposes of such subdivision i, the term "special veteran emerging business enter- prise" means a business enterprise that is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprise as defined in subdivision 1 of section 40 of the Veterans' Services Law and that is certified as an emerging business enterprise pursuant to section 1304 of the Charter. Section three provides that the act would take effect immediately. REASONS FOR SUPPORT: This bill would enable the City to leverage its significant purchasing power in order to benefit veteran business owners, including owners of businesses certified by New York State as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses ("SDVOB"). This is a significant way to honor service-disa- bled veterans for their service to our country and to help reintegrate them back into the economy. By authorizing PPB to promulgate rules for noncompetitive procurements from SDVOBs that are also certified as emerging business enterprises, the bill would ensure that City support for veteran-owned businesses is primarily directed to veteran-owned businesses that are most likely to face challenges in navigating the City procurement process. Veteran-owned businesses contribute significantly to the local economy, and supporting these businesses through the procurement process fosters economic growth, job creation, and community development. These busi- nesses create jobs, enhance workforce diversity, and contribute to stable communities. SDVOBs are concentrated primarily in three indus- tries: professional services, construction services and maintenance and repair. Thus, although there are relatively few veteran-owned businesses as compared to all businesses in the City, such businesses are likely to operate in industries most relevant to the City's procurement needs. By providing them support in the procurement process, the City not only addresses the historical challenges SDVOBs have faced navigating complex contracting processes, but also promotes :sustainable employment oppor- tunities and strengthens local neighborhoods. Enactment of this bill would also align the City with similar national and state efforts to support veteran businesses, ensuring consistency and maximizing the impact of SDVOB support. Accordingly, the Mayor urges the earliest possible favorable consider- ation of this proposal by the Legislature.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Cities · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Cities 1 · New York State Senate, Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · New York State Senate.

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateMay 28, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (60)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

  See member positions for the vote on May 28, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs

  Senate Veterans, Homeland Security And Military AffairsMay 18, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (8)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on May 18, 2026 (Committee vote · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs)

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (59)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (4)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 13, 2025 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed

  Voted yes (20)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 12, 2025 (Committee vote · Rules)

Full history

1. May 28, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

   NY Senate

2. May 28, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

3. May 28, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO CITIES

   NY Assembly

4. May 20, 2026

   Advanced to Third Reading

   ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

   NY Senate

5. May 19, 2026

   2ND Report CAL.

   2ND REPORT CAL.

   NY Senate