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NY A07059

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

John McDonald

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes that monies in the code enforcement account (from insurance premiums) will fund state aid to counties, cities, villages, and towns for fire prevention and building code enforcement, starting April 1, 2026

  • Changes the funding formula so half the available funds are distributed based on the proportion of building permits issued by each locality, and half based on the proportion of fire safety inspections conducted

  • Caps the amount any single locality can receive at 20% of the total code enforcement account funds per year

  • Requires localities to submit annual applications to the Secretary of State to receive funds, with payouts made at least quarterly

  • Redirects funds to the county or state when they assume code enforcement responsibilities for a locality under the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Act

Legislative Description

Provides for state assistance to local governments for the enforcement of fire prevention and building codes using monies paid into the code enforcement account.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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