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NY A04471
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "condition conducive to lead poisoning" to include lead in plumbing, service pipes, fixtures, and other materials used to transport water to dwellings or schools, in addition to lead paint
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Creates tax credits for class A multiple dwelling owners who complete lead remediation ($1,500 per unit) or lead abatement ($5,000 per unit), with a one-year prohibition on evicting tenants after receiving the credit
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Requires sellers of residential real property to provide lead water test results to buyers at least one week before closing, effective July 1, 2026, with results reported to the Department of Health
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Mandates owners of class A multiple dwellings to test drinking water for lead before new tenancies beginning July 1, 2026, and requires remediation within three months if lead exceeds 15 parts per billion in communities of concern
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Requires lead-based paint inspections for pre-1978 class A multiple dwellings outside New York City starting January 1, 2029, with fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 for violations and 50% of fines paid directly to affected tenants
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Lead Free Homes Act"; requires the department of health to promulgate standards for lead remediation and abatement of exemption; provides tax credits to class A multiple dwelling owners who undertake a successful lead remediation or abatement; requires lead testing on drinking water prior to the sale of residential property; requires owners of class A multiple dwellings to perform lead testing and provides for fines for violations.
Last Action
referred to health
1/7/2026