Establishing a program to provide financial assistance to small retail businesses for the purchase of security system technology
In committee as of Jun 16, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This proposed law would create a city program to help small retail store owners in your neighborhood afford security cameras and other safety equipment by providing financial assistance to cover some of the costs. The program would be run by the Department of Small Business Services and aims to make it easier for local shops and stores to protect themselves from theft and crime. The bill is currently being reviewed by the City Council but hasn't been voted on yet.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Small Business
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Laid Over in Committee
Sponsors (9)
Official Description
This bill would require that the department of small business services, or another agency designated by the mayor, establish a small retail business security system program to provide financial assistance to owners of small retail businesses that would reduce the cost of purchasing and installing security system technology.