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NY A08474

NY A08474
Establishes the small business environmental support office.


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Introduced
05/16/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the economic development law, in relation to establishing the small business environmental support office; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new Small Business Environmental Support Office within the state's economic development department to provide assistance and resources to small businesses regarding environmental regulations and pollution prevention. The office will have broad responsibilities, including soliciting input from small businesses about environmental compliance, facilitating their participation in rule development, distributing information about environmental conservation laws, investigating and resolving complaints between small businesses and environmental authorities, referring businesses to specialists for pollution prevention strategies, and providing information about financial and technical assistance programs. The office will also maintain the confidentiality of information shared by businesses and will be required to submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the number of businesses seeking assistance and a regional breakdown of such businesses. Notably, the records and information collected by this office will be exempt from standard public disclosure requirements, which should encourage small businesses to seek help without fear of exposure. The office is set to become operational, with the first annual report due on June 1st, 2026, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

reported referred to rules (on 06/04/2025)

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