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NY S08898
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Requires venues (arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, convention centers) with 500+ person capacity to maintain accessible parking compliant with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
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Mandates annual certification to the Division of Human Rights, including parking diagrams and attestation by a licensed architect, engineer, or certified accessibility specialist
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,500 for first violations and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses within two years; municipalities may issue fines up to $250 per day for ongoing non-compliance after 30 days' notice
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Division of Human Rights must audit at least 5% of certified venues annually and maintain a public online registry of venue compliance status
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with regulations to be promulgated within 90 days
Legislative Description
Requires venues of public accommodation to maintain accessible parking in accordance with federal law; establishes penalties and enforcement mechanisms for the division of human rights and local governments.
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
1/13/2026