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SB 2816 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Expands the definition of "eligible business activity" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain research and development activities and information technology design and production services. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to declare up to two census tracts in the State that contain an innovation enterprise to be designated as an enterprise zone, subject to the Governor's approval. Requires DBEDT to conduct an in-house comprehensive review, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, of the State Enterprise Zones Program and requires a report to the Legislature.

Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Jan 23, 2026 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
66 · High