Relief program for small businesses negatively impacted by federal enforcement activity established, report required, and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill directs the commissioner of employment and economic development to set up a relief program for small businesses that suffered from federal enforcement actions between July 2025 and February 2026. Grants of up to $250,000 can be given to operators of indoor market spaces, which must then sub‑grant most of the money to their tenant businesses for rent forgiveness, payroll and other costs. A $100 million appropriation funds the program, and the commissioner must report on its impact by the end of 2026.

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