S7332

The New York State Senate passed S7332, sponsored by Sen. Ryan, an amendment to the State Administrative Procedure Act designed to ease regulatory compliance for small businesses. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 62-0. The legislation requires state agencies that regulate small business to establish a clearly identified section on their websites—termed a small business regulatory nexus—where business owners can easily locate all applicable rules and compliance requirements. Ryan explained that small business owners currently spend considerable time navigating multiple agency websites to find guidance documents and regulatory updates, a burden that large corporations with dedicated legal and compliance teams can more easily manage. "If we want businesses to succeed in the great State of New York, to grow, to hire workers and invest in their communities, government should be easy to navigate, especially when it comes to small business," Ryan said. The senator characterized the measure as a practical, commonsense step to reduce barriers and help New York businesses thrive.

The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the State Administrative Procedure Act, creating an online regulatory hub for small businesses and local governments. Senate Print 7332, sponsored by Sen. C. Ryan, passed on a roll call vote of 59-0. The measure aims to reduce regulatory burden by consolidating business rules, forms, and guidance in a single online location, eliminating the need for business owners to navigate multiple agencies and regulations. Sen. Ryan characterized the bill as common-sense reform to cut red tape and make New York more competitive for business, arguing that too many entrepreneurs currently waste time hunting down applicable rules and laws. The bill takes effect immediately.