Bill > S02718

This bill aims to require new homes in New York to be designed and constructed with accessibility features for persons with disabilities. The key provisions include: 1) Requiring at least one accessible entrance to the ground level of new dwelling units, with a continuous, unobstructed path from the public street or driveway; 2) Requiring all interior doors on the ground level to have a minimum 36-inch opening; 3) Requiring environmental controls and outlets to be placed within specified height ranges; and 4) Requiring the ground level to contain at least one habitable room of a minimum size and one bathroom with specified accessibility features, including reinforced walls to support grab bars. The bill excludes sites where compliance is deemed unreasonable, and provides for civil penalties and the ability for the Attorney General and aggrieved parties to enforce the requirements.