Relates to relocation and employment assistance credits
This bill creates a tax credit program for businesses relocating to cities with over one million residents (like New York City). It requires eligible businesses - those operating outside New York state for 24 months prior and relocating operations - to maintain a minimum number of "eligible employment shares" (calculated based on full- and part-time work weeks) and obtain annual city certifications from the mayor or designated agency. Businesses must meet specific thresholds, such as having at least 25% of their New York City employment base or 250 employment shares, to qualify for the credit. Certifications cannot be issued after July 1, 2028, and the program applies to local laws enacted under this article.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new sponsor, extend the eligibility deadline from 2025 to 2028, and significantly restructure the law by adding new definitions and eligibility requirements for businesses seeking relocation tax credits.
Scope change
The bill now applies to businesses relocating after July 1, 2028 instead of 2025, and includes new requirements for employment share calculations and certification processes.
ELIGIBILITY
Added a new sponsor (Sen. SEPULVEDA) and included a committee discharge action indicating the bill was amended and recommitted.
TIMELINE
Changed the eligibility deadline from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028, giving businesses more time to qualify for relocation credits.
REQUIREMENT
Added new certification requirements requiring businesses to obtain eligibility certification from the mayor or designated agency before receiving tax credits.
Added a requirement that relocated employee base shares must equal at least 25% of New York City base shares or 250 employment shares to qualify for credits.
DEFINITION
Added new definitions for 'eligible aggregate employment shares' and 'special eligible business' with specific calculation methods.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8063A
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CITIES 1
upper
May 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
Co
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
James Sanders
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John Liu
DDemocratic
Co
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Kristen Gonzalez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
Co
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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