New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8404 — Imposes certain penalties related to violations of building and fire code standards within fourteen days and increases certain fine amounts for violations of housing standards

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill mandates quick penalties for building and fire code violations and raises fines for housing standard violations.

The bill requires penalties for violations of housing standards or building and fire codes to be imposed within 14 days. It also increases certain fine amounts for these violations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: What this means for you: Workers in construction and building inspection may see stricter enforcement of codes and quicker penalties for violations.

Summary

Requires that any penalties for violations of housing standards or building and fire codes be assessed and imposed within fourteen days; increases certain fine amounts for violations of housing standards.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  2. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  3. PRINT NUMBER 8404A

  4. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  5. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  6. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does A8404 do?
Requires that any penalties for violations of housing standards or building and fire codes be assessed and imposed within fourteen days; increases certain fine amounts for violations of housing standards.
Who sponsors A8404?
A8404 is sponsored by Nikki Lucas.
What is the current status of A8404?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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