Establishes a rural remote recruitment program to incentivize remote workers to relocate to rural New York areas.

The bill establishes a rural remote recruitment program within the Department of Economic Development to incentivize remote workers to relocate to rural areas of New York. Eligible remote workers can receive up to $26,000 in incentives, including relocation, homebuyer, and travel reimbursement. The program requires annual reporting on applicants, participants, benefits, and population increase. Funding is sourced from the Federal Workforce Investment Act Account.

Establishes a rural remote recruitment program to incentivize remote workers to relocate to rural New York areas.

The bill establishes a rural remote recruitment program within the Department of Economic Development to incentivize remote workers to relocate to rural areas of New York. Eligible remote workers can receive up to $26,000 in incentives, including relocation, homebuyer, and travel reimbursement. The program requires annual reporting on applicants, participants, benefits, and population increase. Funding is sourced from the Federal Workforce Investment Act Account.