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NY A00471
Bill
Status
1/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nick Perry
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords of multiple dwellings to post notices in a conspicuous place at each entrance way informing residents about the New York State sex offender registry.
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Notice must include information about accessing the sex offender subdirectory through local law enforcement or the toll-free number 1-800-262-3257 to verify if individuals are registered sex offenders.
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Notice must warn that using registry information to commit crimes, discriminate, or harass individuals listed is illegal.
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Defines "landlord" to include owners, agents, managers, superintendents, and others responsible for multiple dwelling maintenance.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law; Division of Housing and Community Renewal authorized to promulgate implementing rules and regulations.
Legislative Description
Requires landlords to post notices in certain rental premises regarding access to the sex offender registry; provides the language for such notice; and provides such posting requirement shall only apply to multiple dwellings.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020