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

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A Local Law in relation to establishing a small business security measures pilot program, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

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Latest action Feb 26, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Farah N. Louis

Council Member, District 45 · Democratic

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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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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

Cosponsors

Chris Banks and Frank Morano

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

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  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Feb 26, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Public Safety

  2. Feb 26, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Small Business

  3. Feb 26, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Public Safety

  4. Feb 26, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Small Business

  5. Feb 12, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

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  1. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

    NYC Council