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NY S01233
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from renting or leasing property unless it complies with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Act, specifically requiring utility services to be available to the dwelling
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Imposes criminal penalties under Penal Law sections 145.15 and 145.20 on landlords who fail to ensure utility compliance before renting or leasing property
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Requires landlords to participate in voluntary utility company programs that revert utility accounts to the landlord's name and maintain utility connections between tenants
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Exempts landlords from the utility account reversion requirement if their local utility company does not offer such a program
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires landlords to ensure rental properties are equipped with utility services prior to renting such properties; requires landlords to keep utility services connected in between tenants.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
3/2/2026