Committee on Small Business

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 10:45 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Small Business held a hearing on a proposed law to speed up new business openings by coordinating required inspections across city agencies. The committee amended and approved the measure, which aims to reduce bureaucratic delays that small business owners face when launching new ventures.

Key Decisions

  • Local Law to Accelerate Business Inspections Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0955-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to accelerating the opening of new businesses by coordinating required inspections
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0955-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to accelerating the opening of new businesses by coordinating required inspections
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  3. Int 0955-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to accelerating the opening of new businesses by coordinating required inspections
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  4. Roll Call
  5. Int 0955-2026 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to accelerating the opening of new businesses by coordinating required inspections
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee