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Int 0337-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026

A Local Law in relation to a study and report on fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business

Introduced
Reported from Committee
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Local Law
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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
2
Committee
Committee on Small Business
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026

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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Legislative history

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Jan 28, 2026