HB61
Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program; established, report.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
Chief Patron:
Jeion Ward (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program established.
Establishes the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program with a statewide goal of 42 percent of certified small SWaM business, as such term is defined in the bill, utilization in all discretionary spending by executive branch agencies and covered institutions in procurement orders, prime contracts, and subcontracts, as well as ... (More) a target goal of 50 percent subcontracting to small SWaM businesses in instances where the prime contractor is not a small SWaM business for all new capital outlay construction solicitations that are issued. The bill provides that executive branch agencies and covered institutions are required to increase their small SWaM business utilization rates by three percent per year until reaching the 42-percent target or, if unable to do so, to implement achievable goals to increase their utilization rates. In addition, the bill provides for a small SWaM business set-aside for executive branch agency and covered institution purchases of goods, services, and construction, requiring that purchases up to $100,000 be set aside for award to certified small SWaM businesses. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/30/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101943D
- 12/30/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Procurement/Open Government
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB61)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
