SB 247CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 247 requires state agencies to grant bid preferences to contractors using equity metrics

Original title: State agency contracts: bid preference: equity metrics.

August 13, 2026

State Contracts Small Business Equity Metrics Procurement California Law Stateagencycontracts bidpreference equitymetrics

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The Frame

What this does

This change alters the competitive landscape for state contracts by creating a new scoring advantage for businesses that adopt , potentially impacting which companies win state-funded projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State agencies

They are required to provide new bid preferences and follow regulations set by the Department of General Services.

Contractors bidding on state projects

Their eligibility for bid preferences will now depend on whether they implement equity metrics.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires state agencies to provide a to contractors that implement specific when bidding on state contracts. It prohibits awarding this preference to noncompliant bidders and mandates that the Department of General Services establish rules to implement these requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change alters the competitive landscape for state contracts by creating a new scoring advantage for businesses that adopt , potentially impacting which companies win state-funded projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill replace existing small business preferences?

No, the bill adds a new preference for but does not explicitly repeal the existing 5% preference for small and es.

Who defines what counts as an 'equity metric'?

The Department of General Services is required to adopt the rules and regulations that will define the implementation of these provisions.

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Connected Entities

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organizationDepartment of General Services“Responsible for adopting rules and regulations to implement the new equity metri”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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