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NY A07199
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monique Chandler-Waterman
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords of multiple dwellings to post at least one notice in a conspicuous place in every entrance way informing tenants about the sex offender registry
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Notice must include information about the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services subdirectory containing locations and photographs of high-risk sex offenders
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Notice must provide the toll-free number (1-800-262-3257) for verifying registration of specific individuals and direct residents to contact local law enforcement for further information
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Notice must include a warning that using registry information to commit crimes, discriminate against, or harass listed persons is illegal
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law; Division of Housing and Community Renewal authorized to promulgate implementing 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; provides such posting requirement shall only apply to multiple dwellings.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026