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NY A09463
Bill
Status
1/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority from the elevator board to the commissioner of labor for determining verifiable shortages of licensed mechanics, setting fees for temporary licenses, and establishing continuing education requirements
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Extends temporary elevator mechanic licenses from 45 days to 90 days for apprentices with at least 4,000 hours of experience during verified mechanic shortages
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Requires annual completion of at least 8 contact hours (0.8 CEU) of continuing education on conveyances codes, standards, technology, and workplace safety for license renewal
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Authorizes the commissioner to impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation (or $20,000 for repeat violations within three years) on contractors employing unlicensed mechanics, with quarterly violation reports submitted to the board
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Delays the effective date of the 2025 elevator licensing law from immediate effect to 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to the determination of a verifiable shortage of licensed mechanics by the commissioner of labor for purposes of the issuance of a temporary elevator mechanic license, continuing education requirements for elevator mechanic's and accessibility lift technician's licensees, and authorizing the commissioner of labor to impose civil penalties for the employment or use of unlicensed mechanics; repeals certain provisions of the labor law related to the inspection of elevators and conveyances; amends the effectiveness of such related provisions.
Last Action
substituted by s8774
1/21/2026