Assembly bill · A981 (2025-26)
Directs the department of economic development to study methods for keeping small retail businesses within the state and creates pilot program; appropriation
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Joe Angelino (Assembly Member, District 121, Republican/Conservative/Independence)
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Summary
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.
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Amends the Economic Development Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Small Business · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SMALL BUSINESS
NY Assembly
- May 20, 2025
Held for Consideration in Small Business
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN SMALL BUSINESS
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO SMALL BUSINESS
NY Assembly
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