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NY S09249
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Ryan
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AI Summary
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Creates a New York Rural Growth Fund tax credit program allowing investors who contribute capital to certified rural business growth funds to receive tax credits equal to 70% of their eligible investment, claimable over years three through seven after the closing date
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Caps the program at $250 million in total eligible investment authority and $175 million in total tax credits, with applications accepted starting August 1, 2026
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Requires applicants for rural business growth fund certification to have invested more than $100 million in rural operating companies and be licensed as a rural or small business investment company under federal law
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Defines eligible "rural businesses" as companies with principal operations in New York, no more than 250 full-time employees, and net income under $15 million, while excluding gambling facilities, golf courses, liquor stores, and certain real estate businesses
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Establishes compliance requirements including investing 100% of eligible investment authority within two years, maintaining investments for seven years, and imposes penalties for failing to meet certified job creation targets
Legislative Description
Establishes the New York rural growth fund tax credit and the New York rural growth fund; provides that individuals who develop a business plan to invest in rural business in New York and have successfully solicited private investors to make capital contributions in support of such business plan may apply to the department of economic development for certification as a rural business growth fund; provides that if approved, tax credits shall be issued in an aggregate amount equal to seventy percent of the eligible investment authority; defines terms; provides for penalties; requires reporting.
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
2/18/2026