Local law · Int 1082-2024
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
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Cosponsors
Justin L. Brannan, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and 7 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
- Republican1
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- Justin L. Brannan
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Robert F. Holden
- Shekar Krishnan
- Chris Banks
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
- Inna Vernikov
Names without a link are in the official record but not on Agora.
Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Jan 30, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Jan 30, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Small Business
- Jan 30, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Economic Development
- Jan 30, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Small Business
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- Oct 10, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 10, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Small Business
NYC Council