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NY S02746
Bill
Status
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jamaal Bailey
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AI Summary
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Requires residential buildings over 125 feet in height to designate safe spaces equipped with emergency medical supplies for vulnerable occupants (elderly, disabled, chronically ill) during power outages or emergencies.
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Mandates emergency power systems in Group R-2 occupancies over 125 feet to support at least one elevator per bank and electricity for dedicated safe spaces.
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Requires all residential occupancies to prepare and maintain emergency evacuation plans for vulnerable occupants, including employee training and posting evacuation route diagrams at stair enclosures and evacuation elevators.
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Establishes a voluntary Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORCD) registry in covered municipalities for elderly or disabled persons who need assistance during emergencies, to be maintained and updated at least every six months.
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Grants emergency response personnel access to registry information for disaster preparedness and allows registrants to pre-authorize emergency responders to enter their homes during search and rescue operations; takes effect 120 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides for emergency evacuation plans for vulnerable occupants in all residential occupancies; requires designated safe spaces equipped with emergency medical supplies in buildings greater than 125 feet (38 100 mm) in height; provides for a voluntary registry to meet the special needs of occupants who require assistance during evacuations or other emergency situations.
Last Action
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1/3/2024