Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Bill 119 s 1309, also known as the "Disaster Definition Modification Act," aims to amend the Small Business Act to broaden the definition of a disaster to include situations where there are low or no snowfall amounts. This bill seeks to recognize that lack of snowfall can also have a significant impact on businesses, particularly those in industries that rely on winter weather conditions.

The proposed legislation would allow businesses that are affected by low or no snowfall amounts to qualify for disaster assistance programs provided by the Small Business Administration. This could include loans, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to help businesses recover from the economic impact of a lack of snowfall.

In addition to expanding the definition of a disaster, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary. It is likely that these additional provisions are aimed at further supporting businesses that are impacted by low or no snowfall amounts. Overall, Bill 119 s 1309 seeks to address a gap in current disaster assistance programs by recognizing the economic impact of low or no snowfall amounts on businesses. By modifying the definition of a disaster to include this specific situation, the bill aims to provide much-needed support to businesses that are affected by these weather conditions.