Bill > S06626

This bill establishes a requirement for the state's economic development division to create and maintain a public online registry of vacant commercial storefronts, designed to help small business owners find potential locations to purchase or lease. The registry will include key details such as the storefront's address, contact information for the seller or leasing agent, and potential property usage information. The division will collaborate with the secretary of state and other state agencies to collect and verify the registry's information, and will develop specific rules for data collection and maintenance. Local entities like municipalities and economic development agencies can suggest entries for the registry. The bill mandates that this online resource must be made available within one year of the law's effective date, which will occur 180 days after it is signed into law. The primary goal is to provide transparency and support for small business owners seeking commercial spaces by creating a centralized, accessible database of vacant storefronts.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6626