Bill Commons

NY S 5594

in committee

Establishes a tax credit for small businesses employing an eligible immigrant worker

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 5594 pass?

Not yet. NY S 5594 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

What is NY S 5594 about?

Establishes a $1,500 tax credit for each eligible immigrant worker hired and retained for at least six months by a small business.

Who sponsors NY S 5594?

Nathalia Fernandez is the primary sponsor of NY S 5594.

Description

Establishes a $1,500 tax credit for each eligible immigrant worker hired and retained for at least six months by a small business.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Nathalia Fernandezprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-25

    REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE

    referral-committee

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