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NY A00445

NY A00445
Requires owners of multiple dwelling properties to develop, implement and distribute smoking policies to current and prospective tenants; requires a posted copy of the smoking policy; requires such policy be incorporated into all written and oral leases and contracts for sale; allows the enforcement officer the power to impose a civil penalty for violations.

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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Requires owners of multiple dwelling properties to develop, implement and distribute smoking policies to current and prospective tenants; requires a posted copy of the smoking policy; requires such policy be incorporated into all written and oral leases and contracts for sale; allows the enforcement officer the power to impose a civil penalty for violations.

AI Summary

This bill requires owners of multiple dwelling properties to develop, implement, and distribute smoking policies to current and prospective tenants. The bill mandates that a copy of the smoking policy be posted in common areas and incorporated into all written and oral leases and condominium bylaws. It also gives enforcement officers the power to impose civil penalties for violations of the policy. The bill aims to help non-smokers protect themselves and their families from secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit buildings by providing information that can be used when selecting a new residence.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

referred to codes (on 01/05/2022)

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