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NY S01838
Bill
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program allowing cities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings when property owners fail to make repairs in a reasonable time, with costs billed to the owner
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Limits participation to municipalities designated as cities, requiring each to enact a local law enabling the emergency repair authority
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Requires the Secretary of State and Division of Housing and Community Renewal to provide technical assistance and publish a model local law that cities may adopt
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Mandates annual reports to the legislature and governor evaluating the program's effectiveness with recommendations for continuation or modification
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Exempts owner-occupied residential dwellings and primary residences from the program, with the act expiring May 1, 2029
Legislative Description
Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
3/10/2026