New York A02691 expands the definition of "minority group member" to include Middle Eastern and North African persons.

New York A02691 amends the executive law to expand the definition of "minority group member" to include Middle Eastern and North African persons. This change aims to ensure broader participation by minority group members and women in state contracts. The bill adds a new paragraph (e) to the existing definition, which previously included Native American or Alaskan native persons and Asian and Pacific Islander persons. The amendments take effect immediately but do not affect the repeal of the section they modify.

New York A02691 expands the definition of "minority group member" to include Middle Eastern and North African persons.

New York A02691 amends the executive law to expand the definition of "minority group member" to include Middle Eastern and North African persons. This change aims to ensure broader participation by minority group members and women in state contracts. The bill adds a new paragraph (e) to the existing definition, which previously included Native American or Alaskan native persons and Asian and Pacific Islander persons. The amendments take effect immediately but do not affect the repeal of the section they modify.