Bill > A1239

Introduced Session

This bill would require a newly-constructed clubhouse in an age-restricted development to be equipped with an emergency power generator, shower facilities, and a kitchen, to be available for use by the residents in the event of an emergency. The availability of these basic facilities is vital in the event of an emergency. Without the availability of the facilities required by this bill, many medically frail seniors would have to be transported during or just after an emergency, a time when emergency personnel may be required to respond to demands for services elsewhere. The provisions of this bill would enable more senior citizens to shelter in place through an emergency. The bill defines an "age-restricted development" as a planned real estate development that complies with the "housing for older persons" exception from the federal "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988." The bill defines a "clubhouse" as a meeting space or other indoor area, consisting of a floor area of 1,000 square feet or more, intended to function primarily for social activities, and that is served by plumbing facilities. The requirements of the bill would not apply to the construction of a new clubhouse in an age-restricted development that already contains a clubhouse equipped with a generator, shower facilities, and a kitchen, available for use by the residents in the event of an emergency. If a site plan or subdivision provides for the construction of more than one clubhouse in an age-restricted development, then the requirements of the bill would only apply to one of the clubhouses.

AI Summary

Committee Categories

Alex Sauickie (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document