New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8248: Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8248 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state. Primary sponsor: April Baskin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the empire state development corporation to develop a public awareness campaign promoting businesses located in New York state with an emphasis on small businesses and the need to shop in downtown local areas; requires the creation of the Buy New York Online Networking Directory to connect purchasers with businesses located in New York.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Baskin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 63 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
- REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS