New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09004

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Establishes the small business working group to identify the twenty-five provisions of law or rules that are most frequently enforced through issuance of notices of violation and most frequently issued to small businesses; requires such working group to evaluate such provisions of law or rules to determine whether changes should be made to such provisions.

Impact

The formation of the small business working group is expected to significantly influence the enforcement landscape for small businesses in New York. By focusing on commonly enforced regulations, the group will analyze whether these regulations effectively promote public safety and health. If certain provisions are deemed unnecessary, this could lead to a reduction in the regulatory burden faced by small businesses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for establishing appropriate civil penalties, potentially introducing warning or cure periods for first-time violations, which could further alleviate pressure on small business owners.

Summary

A09004, also known as the Small Business Forward Act, aims to establish a small business working group within the executive department of New York. The main objective of this bill is to identify the twenty-five provisions of law or rules that are most frequently enforced against small businesses through the issuance of notices of violation. The working group will evaluate these provisions to determine whether they need to be amended or repealed to better serve small business needs and public interests. This structured approach seeks to facilitate a more favorable regulatory environment for small businesses in the state.

Contention

While the Small Business Forward Act purports to support small businesses, there may be points of contention regarding the adequacy of the proposed reforms. Critics could argue that it might not go far enough in addressing the challenges faced by small businesses or that the effectiveness of the working group relies heavily on the participation and commitment of its appointed members. Furthermore, there may be concerns about whether the reforms suggested by the group will adequately protect public health and safety while achieving the intended regulatory relief for small businesses.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A05619

Relates to the provision of regulatory information to small businesses through the establishment of a small business regulatory nexus by certain agencies.

NY S03613

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups.

NY A07038

Extends the effectiveness of provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups.

NY A05606

Provides that within a county that has established a traffic and parking violations agency and a liability is disposed of by such agency, eighty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the thruway authority, and twenty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the county in which the violation giving rise to the liability occurred; makes related provisions.

NY S05892

Provides that within a county that has established a traffic and parking violations agency and a liability is disposed of by such agency, eighty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the thruway authority, and twenty percent of such fine or penalty shall be paid to the county in which the violation giving rise to the liability occurred; makes related provisions.

NY A09966

Extends certain provisions relating to regulatory fines for small businesses to 2027.

NY S09392

Extends certain provisions relating to regulatory fines for small businesses to 2027.

NY S05322

Provides that any entity subject to the provisions of article six of the public officers law which does not grant or deny a request for a record within twenty-five days of such request shall be deemed to have denied the request for such record; makes related provisions.

NY S09811

Removes the requirement that an employer has employed an average of one thousand or more persons in the past three years in order to pay less frequently than weekly, but not less frequently than semi-monthly; provides for damages for violations where the employer paid the employee wages on a regular payday, no less frequently than semi-monthly.

NY A02029

Enacts the "unmarked burial site protection act"; requires the cessation of all ground disturbing activities upon the discovery of a burial ground, human remains or funerary objects; requires the reporting of such discovery to the local coroner; provides that if such remains are more than 50 years old, the state archaeologist shall be notified; requires state archaeologist to determine whether the remains are of Native American origin; provides that the lineal descendants or culturally affiliated group of such remains shall be notified and be given possession thereof; establishes the Native American burial site review committee to provide for notice and disposition of Native American remains; establishes criminal penalties for the violation of such provisions relating to the disturbance or failure to report the discovery of any such site, remains or objects; grants the attorney general and aggrieved parties a civil right of action for the violations of such provisions; requires inquiry by state agency preservation officers to determine whether any proposed project undertaken, funded or approved by a state agency will disturb burial grounds.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.