African Development Center grant funding provided for forgivable loans to small businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge, report required, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $3 million in state funds to the African Development Center to help small businesses recover from financial losses caused by Operation Metro Surge. The program offers forgivable loans to eligible businesses with 50 or fewer employees that are located in areas affected by the immigration enforcement operation. Funds can be used for rent, utilities, payroll, inventory replacement, and other essential operating costs, provided the recipients follow specific program rules. The African Development Center must submit a detailed report by February 2027 outlining how many businesses received aid and the program's overall impact.