Local law · Int 0337-2026
A study and report on fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business
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A Local Law in relation to a study and report on fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) to conduct a study of fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business, and to post online and issue to the Mayor and Speaker of the Council a report that includes recommendations to reduce or offset such fees and costs. The study and report would have a distinct focus on regulatory compliance fees and costs, and on fees and costs unique to small businesses that are minority or women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) and to small businesses located in neighborhoods underserved by public transportation.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business
NYC Council