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Local law · Int 0445-2026

Requiring the department of small business services to expand the business pathways program

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 29, 2026

Sponsor: Althea V. Stevens (Council Member, District 16, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of small business services to expand the business pathways program

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Small Business Services (SBS), in consultation with the Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES) of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), to expand the Business Pathways program for NYCHA residents to encompass businesses beyond catering and childcare, including creative fields, retail and cosmetology. SBS would offer additional business pathways programs at the discretion of the commissioner. SBS would offer the Business Pathways programs free-of-charge. The programs would assist NYCHA residents in formalizing their businesses, including via a professional business education course; mentorship and professional coaching; support in obtaining business licenses; guidance on business operations, marketing and financial structures; funding to complete required health and safety trainings; support in completing provider applications; and help for certain businesses to secure commercial space.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Small Business

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Cosponsors

4

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic3
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Oct 29, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Small Business

  2. Oct 29, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  3. Oct 29, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Small Business

  4. Oct 29, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Subcommittee

    Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

  5. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council

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