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NY S08774
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to determine a verifiable shortage of licensed elevator mechanics from the board (by majority vote) to the commissioner of labor in consultation with the board, enabling issuance of temporary licenses to qualified apprentices
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Extends temporary elevator mechanic license validity from 45 days to 90 days, renewable as long as the verifiable shortage exists
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Shifts responsibility for establishing continuing education requirements from the board to the commissioner, while empowering the board to make recommendations on nationally recognized programs and conduct annual reviews
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Authorizes the commissioner to impose civil penalties on contractors or any party that employs or uses unlicensed mechanics, with penalties up to $10,000 per first violation and $20,000 for subsequent violations within three years
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Delays the effective date of the related 2025 elevator licensing law (S. 7944-A/A. 8032-A) from immediate effect to 180 days after becoming law, and repeals section 958 concerning elevator inspection provisions
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
SIGNED CHAP.63
2/13/2026