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NY A00981

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Angelino

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Economic Development to conduct a comprehensive study on retaining small retail businesses, including examining tax credits, loan guarantees, equipment upgrade grants, and entrepreneur education subsidies

  • Requires the department to report findings and legislative recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date

  • Creates a small business owner and potential small business owner training pilot program to provide training and counseling through local chambers of commerce and business-promoting entities

  • Authorized pilot programs run for three years, with annual reports to the governor and legislature evaluating effectiveness and recommending potential expansion to additional locations

  • Appropriates $210,000 from the general fund, with no more than 15% to be used for departmental administrative costs

Legislative Description

Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and create a pilot program to train and counsel small business owners and potential small business owners; appropriates $210,000 therefor.

Last Action

referred to small business

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Small Business1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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