Bill > A02247

This bill requires new homes in New York to be designed and constructed with features that make them visitable by persons with disabilities. The key provisions include: 1) requiring at least one ground-level entrance that is accessible and has no steps or thresholds over 1/2 inch; 2) requiring all interior doors on the ground level to have at least a 36-inch unobstructed opening; 3) requiring environmental controls and outlets to be within 15 to 48 inches of the floor; and 4) requiring at least one ground-level room of at least 70 square feet and a bathroom with specific accessibility features. The bill applies to new dwelling units designed, constructed, or commissioned by entities that received New York state or federal financial assistance, with some exceptions. Violations can result in civil penalties, and the bill can be enforced by the Attorney General or any aggrieved party.