S2123
An Act to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase opportunities for businesses owned and operated by individuals from historically underrepresented groups to participate in contracts with the state of Massachusetts. It seeks to promote public procurement practices that prioritize inclusivity and support diverse entrepreneurship within the Commonwealth. The bill intends to establish guidelines and potentially incentives to encourage state agencies to actively seek out and award contracts to these businesses. It also aims to foster a more equitable marketplace for businesses in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to consider diversity and inclusion when making procurement decisions.
- Establishes a process for identifying and registering businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented groups.
- May include incentives or set-asides for contracts awarded to these businesses.
- Promotes the development of a database of diverse businesses available for state procurement.
- Encourages mentorship and technical assistance programs for inclusive entrepreneurs.
- Requires reporting on procurement outcomes related to diversity and inclusion.
- Defines ‘inclusive entrepreneurship’ within the context of state procurement.
- Directs the state to develop a strategy for promoting inclusive entrepreneurship.
Who is affected
- State government agencies
- Businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented groups
- Contractors seeking state contracts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
John J. Cronin
Cosponsor
John J. Cronin
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Bill S.2123 194th (Current)
An Act to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2123) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John J. Cronin Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2123
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 12/24/2025 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Saturday January 31, 2026 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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