Establishing a small business security measures pilot program, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

Summary

This bill would require the Commissioner of Small Business Services (Commissioner of SBS), in consultation with the Police Commissioner, to create a pilot program involving installation of security measures, such as security cameras and plexiglass, in certain small businesses located in zip codes with high rates of crimes associated with retail theft as determined by the Police Commissioner citywide. This bill would also require the Commissioner of SBS to develop an enrollment application and designate an enrollment period for the program. Additionally, this bill would require the Commissioner of SBS to develop an outreach campaign regarding the program utilizing the Department of Small Business Services’ website, flyers, and radio. Following the 1-year pilot program, the Commissioner of SBS would be required to submit a report to the Mayor and the Council on, in part, the cost of the program, the types of security measures installed, and the impact of the program on crime rates.

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The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

Committee on Small Business

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

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2. Feb 28, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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3. Feb 28, 2024

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business

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