New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9742 — Relates to the standards for openable windows in residential units

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requires openable windows in residential units to comply with certain mechanical ventilation standards.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO HOUSING

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9742A

  5. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  6. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  7. 1ST REPORT CAL.724

  8. REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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 S9742 do?
Requires openable windows in residential units to comply with certain mechanical ventilation standards.
Who sponsors S9742?
S9742 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S9742?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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