Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires residential buildings with three or more apartments to install clearly audible smoke detectors in New York.

Highlights:

• Requires residential buildings in New York with common spaces that are shared between 3 or more units to have smoke detectors installed (Sec. 1).

• Specifics that the smoke detectors must be able to be clearly heard in the common spaces they are installed in (Sec. 1). 

• Defines common spaces as those that are accessible to all residents, including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, etc. (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies the provisions of this bill shall take effect on December 31, 2025 (Sec. 1). 

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