Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 29, 2026Result: passed
(58) (0) (0) (5)
Senate bill · S6626 (2025-26)
Establishes a public online registry of vacant commercial storefronts
Latest action May 29, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A7556, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Establishes a public online registry of vacant commercial storefronts; provides information to current and prospective small business owners seeking to purchase or lease a vacant storefront for a small business location.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Economic Development Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This bill would create a registry program for vacant storefronts through the Division of Small Business.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business · New York State Senate
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The sponsor's argument
Why April Baskin says this is needed
By developing a Vacant Commercial Storefront Registry, New York State will provide current and prospective small business owners with a valu- able, centralized resource to easily identify opportunities to locate their businesses. This bill will streamline the process of locating and leasing or purchasing vacant storefronts, making it easier for small businesses to establish themselves and thrive. In addition to support- ing individual business growth, the registry will also help to revital- ize New York's many commercial corridors, reduce prolonged storefront vacancies, and mitigate urban blight.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Finance
Senate FinanceMay 19, 2026Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (2)Vote: Committee vote · Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small BusinessApr 29, 2026Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 11, 2025Result: passed
(59) (0) (0) (4)Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 11, 2025Result: passed
(20) (0) (0) (1)Vote: Committee vote · Commerce, Economic Development And Small Business
Senate Commerce, Economic Development And Small BusinessMay 21, 2025Result: passed
(9) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- May 29, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 29, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 29, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- May 21, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 20, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- May 19, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1208
1ST REPORT CAL.1208
NY Senate
- Apr 29, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Jun 11, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1822
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1822
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Economic Development
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Jun 5, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Finance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
- Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NY Assembly
- Mar 18, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
NY Senate