Senate Bill S6368

2025-2026 Legislative Session

Requires that in the event a complaint made to local code enforcement results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Jun 13, 2025	committed to rules
May 20, 2025	amended on third reading (t) 6368a
Apr 30, 2025	advanced to third reading
Apr 29, 2025	2nd report cal.
Apr 28, 2025	1st report cal.697
Mar 11, 2025	referred to housing, construction and community development

Votes

- Apr 28, 2025 - Housing, Construction And Community Development Committee Vote
  S6368
  
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  Nay
  
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  Aye with Reservations
  
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  Absent
  
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  Excused
  
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  - - Housing, Construction And Community Development Committee Vote: Apr 28, 2025
      
      aye (8)
      
      Brisport
      
      Cleare
      
      Jackson
      
      Kavanagh
      
      May
      
      Rivera
      
      Ryan
      
      Salazar
      
      aye wr (3)
      
      Helming
      
      Martins
      
      Walczyk

Bill Amendments

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2025-S6368 - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Executive Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§381 & 382, Exec L

2025-S6368 - Summary

Requires that when a complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code or a local code which results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.

2025-S6368 - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S6368

SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring that when a
complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the
uniform fire prevention and building code which results in the issuance
of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of
such order

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to require that in the event a complaint is
made to local code enforcement, which results in the issuance of a
compliance order, then the complainant shall also be provided a copy of
such order.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1: Amends paragraph (h) and (i) of section 381 of the Executive
Law to include minimum basic training and in-service training require-

ments must be established for personnel responsible for administering
and enforcing the state energy conservation construction code. Addi-
tionally, standards and procedures must be in place to measure compli-
ance with the code annually. It further remedies a violation of the
uniform fire prevention and building code, the order must be delivered
in person or by registered or certified mail to the complainant who
initially reported the violation.

Section 2: Amends paragraph (i) and (j) of subdivision 1 of section
381(1) of the Executive Law, to include an order under 19 NYCRR 1202.5
to remedy a violation of the uniform fire prevention and building code,
the order must be delivered in person or by registered or certified mail
to the complainant. Additionally, standards and procedures must be
established to measure compliance with the state energy conservation
construction code annually. While having procedures requiring documenta-
tion of compliance with regulations under section 1377 of the public
health law as a condition for issuing a certificate of occupancy or
compliance after periodic fire safety and property maintenance
inspections for multiple dwellings.

Section 3: Amends subdivision 1 of section 382 of the executive law, to
provide that a copy of the relevant compliance order be issued by mail
when an alleged violation was found and directed to be remedied.

Section 4: Sets Effective Date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

This bill aims to enhance tenant protections by increasing transparency
within the code enforcement system, ensuring that absentee and negligent
landlords are held accountable for housing violations. Currently,
tenants who file complaints often receive no follow-up regarding the
outcome of their report they are not informed whether a violation was
identified, what corrective measures were mandated, or the deadline for
compliance. Under existing law, violation orders are only required to be
provided to landlords, leaving tenants in the dark about the status of
their complaint.
By mandating that complainants also receive copies of violation orders,
this legislation will improve transparency, bolster public confidence in
the enforcement process, and empower tenants to advocate for safe living
conditions. Providing tenants with this information will also enhance
accountability, as those directly affected by hazardous housing condi-
tions will be able to monitor compliance and notify local authorities if
a landlord fails to remedy a violation within the prescribed timeframe.

This bill builds upon recent legislative efforts to deter chronic code
violations, including the imposition of higher fines on repeat offen-
ders. By strengthening enforcement mechanisms and improving tenant
access to critical information, this measure will further ensure that
all New Yorkers have access to safe and habitable housing.

 
PRIOR HISTORY:

New Bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the State.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that section
two of this act shall take effect on the same date and in the same
manner as section 3 of part T of Chapter 57 of the laws of 2023, takes
effect.

2025-S6368 - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                   6368
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 11, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Housing, Construction  and
   Community Development
 
 AN  ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring that when a
   complaint is made to local code enforcement  of  a  violation  of  the
   uniform  fire  prevention and building code which results in the issu-
   ance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be  provided  a
   copy of such order
 
   THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section 1. Paragraphs h and i of subdivision 1 of section 381  of  the
 executive  law, as added by chapter 560 of the laws of 2010, are amended
 and a new paragraph j is added to read as follows:
   h. minimum basic training and  in-service  training  requirements  for
 personnel charged with administration and enforcement of the state ener-
 gy conservation construction code; [and]
   i.  standards and procedures for measuring the rate of compliance with
 the state energy conservation construction code, and provisions  requir-
 ing that such rate of compliance be measured on an annual basis[.];
   J.  IN  THE  EVENT  A  COMPLAINT  IS MADE TO A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR THE
 SECRETARY WHICH RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH
 19  NYCRR 1202.5 TO REMEDY ANY CONDITION FOUND TO EXIST IN, ON, OR ABOUT
 ANY BUILDING IN VIOLATION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE  PREVENTION  AND  BUILDING
 CODE,  PROVIDING  OF  SUCH ORDER IN PERSON OR BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED
 MAIL TO THE COMPLAINANT WHO INITIALLY REPORTED SUCH VIOLATION.
   § 2. Paragraphs i and j of subdivision 1 of section 381 of the  execu-
 tive  law,  paragraph i as amended and paragraph j as added by section 3
 of part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2023, are amended and a new para-
 graph k is added to read as follows:

  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD04349-01-5
 S. 6368                             2

   i. standards and procedures for measuring the rate of compliance  with
 the  state energy conservation construction code, and provisions requir-
 ing that such rate of compliance be measured on an annual basis; [and]
   j.  procedures  requiring  the  documentation of compliance with regu-
 lations adopted pursuant to section thirteen  hundred  seventy-seven  of
 the  public  health  law  as a condition to issuance of a certificate of
 occupancy or certificate of compliance following a periodic fire  safety
 and property maintenance inspection for multiple dwellings[.];
   K.  IN  THE  EVENT  A  COMPLAINT  IS MADE TO A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR THE
 SECRETARY WHICH RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH
 19  NYCRR 1202.5 TO REMEDY ANY CONDITION FOUND TO EXIST IN, ON, OR ABOUT
 ANY BUILDING IN VIOLATION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE  PREVENTION  AND  BUILDING
 CODE,  PROVIDING  OF  SUCH ORDER IN PERSON OR BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED
 MAIL TO THE COMPLAINANT WHO INITIALLY REPORTED SUCH VIOLATION.
   § 3. Subdivision 1 of section 382 of the executive law,  as  added  by
 chapter 707 of the laws of 1981, is amended to read as follows:
   1. In addition to and not in limitation of any power otherwise granted
 by  law, every local government and its authorized agents shall have the
 power to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to  exist
 in, on or about any building in violation of the uniform fire prevention
 and  building code and to issue appearance tickets for violations of the
 uniform code.  A COPY OF AN ORDER SERVED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBDIVISION OR
 19 NYCRR 1202.5 SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO A  COMPLAINANT  IN  ACCORDANCE
 WITH  THE  MINIMUM  RULES  AND  REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY
 PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH K OF SUBDIVISION  ONE  OF  SECTION  THREE  HUNDRED
 EIGHTY-ONE  OF  THIS  ARTICLE, IF SUCH ORDER WAS ISSUED AS A RESULT OF A
 COMPLAINT MADE BY AN INDIVIDUAL.
   § 4. This act shall take effect immediately; provided,  however,  that
 section  two  of  this act shall take effect on the same date and in the
 same manner as section 3 of part T of chapter 57 of the  laws  of  2023,
 takes effect.

2025-S6368A (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Rules
Law Section:: Executive Law
Laws Affected:: Amd §§381 & 382, Exec L

2025-S6368A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2025-S6368A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 
BILL NUMBER: S6368A

SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:

An act to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring that when a
complaint is made to local code enforcement of a violation of the
uniform fire prevention and building code or local building codes which
results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall
also be provided a copy of such order

 
PURPOSE:

The purpose of this bill is to require that, if a complaint is made to
local code enforcement, which results in the issuance of a compliance
order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order.

 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:

Section 1: Amends paragraph (h) and (i) of section 381 of the Executive
Law and adds new paragraph j to requirethat if a complaint about a
building leads to an official order to fix a code violation, a copy of

that order must be given to the person who made the complaint-either in
person or by registered or certified mail.

Section 2: Amends paragraph (i) and (j) of subdivision 1 of section
381(1) of the Executive Law and adds paragraph k to require an annual
measurement of how well buildings comply with the state energy conserva-
tion construction code. It also mandates documenting compliance with
health regulations before issuing occupancy or compliance certificates
for multiple dwellings. Additionally, if a complaint leads to a
violation order under fire and building codes, the order must be sent to
the person who made the complaint, either in person or by certified
mail.

Section 3: Amends subdivision 1 of section 381 of the executive law, to
provide that a copy of the relevant compliance order be issued by mail
when an alleged violation is found and directed to be remedied.

Section 4: Sets Effective Date.

 
JUSTIFICATION:

This bill aims to enhance tenant protections by increasing transparency
within the code enforcement system, ensuring that absentee and negligent
landlords are held accountable for housing violations. Currently,
tenants who file complaints often receive no follow-up regarding the
outcome of their report-they are not informed whether a violation was
identified, what corrective measures were mandated, or the deadline for
compliance.  Under existing law, violation orders are only required to
be provided to landlords, leaving tenants in the dark about the status
of their complaint.

By mandating that complainants also receive copies of violation orders,
this legislation will improve transparency, bolster public confidence in
the enforcement process, and empower tenants to advocate for safe living
conditions. Providing tenants with this information will also enhance
accountability, as those directly affected by hazardous housing condi-

tions will be able to monitor compliance and notify local authorities if
a landlord fails to remedy a violation within the prescribed timeframe.

This bill builds upon recent legislative efforts to deter chronic code
violations, including the imposition of higher fines on repeat offen-
ders. By strengthening enforcement mechanisms and improving tenant
access to critical information, this measure will further ensure that
all New Yorkers have access to safe and habitable housing.

 
PRIOR HISTORY:

New Bill.

 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None to the State.

 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that section
two of this act shall take effect on the same date and in the same
manner as section 3 of part T of Chapter 57 of the laws of 2023, takes
effect.

2025-S6368A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                             
                     S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
 ________________________________________________________________________
 
                                  6368--A
     Cal. No. 697
 
                        2025-2026 Regular Sessions
 
                             I N  S E N A T E
 
                              March 11, 2025
                                ___________
 
 Introduced  by  Sen. SKOUFIS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
   printed to be committed to the Committee on Housing, Construction  and
   Community  Development  --  reported  favorably  from  said committee,
   ordered to first and  second  report,  ordered  to  a  third  reading,
   amended  and  ordered  reprinted,  retaining its place in the order of
   third reading
 
 AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring that when  a
   complaint  is  made  to  local  code enforcement of a violation of the
   uniform fire prevention and building  code  or  local  building  codes
   which  results  in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant
   shall also be provided a copy of such order
 
   THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
 BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
 
   Section  1.  Paragraphs h and i of subdivision 1 of section 381 of the
 executive law, as added by chapter 560 of the laws of 2010, are  amended
 and a new paragraph j is added to read as follows:
   h.  minimum  basic  training  and in-service training requirements for
 personnel charged with administration and enforcement of the state ener-
 gy conservation construction code; [and]
   i. standards and procedures for measuring the rate of compliance  with
 the  state energy conservation construction code, and provisions requir-
 ing that such rate of compliance be measured on an annual basis[.];
   J. IN THE EVENT A COMPLAINT IS MADE  TO  A  LOCAL  GOVERNMENT  OR  THE
 SECRETARY  WHICH  RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH
 ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY  THE  POWERS  GRANTED  BY  SECTION  THREE
 HUNDRED  SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR SECTION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-
 NINE OF THIS ARTICLE TO REMEDY ANY CONDITION FOUND TO EXIST IN,  ON,  OR
 ABOUT  ANY  BUILDING  IN VIOLATION OF ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE
 POWERS GRANTED BY SECTION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR
 SECTION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE OF THIS ARTICLE,  PROVIDING  OF  SUCH
 
  EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                       [ ] is old law to be omitted.
                                                            LBD04349-03-5

 S. 6368--A                          2
 
 ORDER  IN  PERSON  OR BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE COMPLAINANT
 WHO INITIALLY REPORTED SUCH VIOLATION.
   §  2. Paragraphs i and j of subdivision 1 of section 381 of the execu-
 tive law, paragraph i as amended and paragraph j as added by  section  3
 of part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2023, are amended and a new para-
 graph k is added to read as follows:
   i.  standards and procedures for measuring the rate of compliance with
 the state energy conservation construction code, and provisions  requir-
 ing that such rate of compliance be measured on an annual basis; [and]
   j.  procedures  requiring  the  documentation of compliance with regu-
 lations adopted pursuant to section thirteen  hundred  seventy-seven  of
 the  public  health  law  as a condition to issuance of a certificate of
 occupancy or certificate of compliance following a periodic fire  safety
 and property maintenance inspection for multiple dwellings[.];
   K.  IN  THE  EVENT  A  COMPLAINT  IS MADE TO A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR THE
 SECRETARY WHICH RESULTS IN THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER IN  ACCORDANCE  WITH
 ANY  REGULATIONS  PROMULGATED  BY  THE  POWERS  GRANTED BY SECTION THREE
 HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR SECTION THREE HUNDRED  SEVENTY-
 NINE  OF  THIS ARTICLE TO REMEDY ANY CONDITION FOUND TO EXIST IN, ON, OR
 ABOUT ANY BUILDING IN VIOLATION OF ANY REGULATIONS  PROMULGATED  BY  THE
 POWERS GRANTED BY SECTION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR
 SECTION  THREE  HUNDRED  SEVENTY-NINE OF THIS ARTICLE, PROVIDING OF SUCH
 ORDER IN PERSON OR BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL  TO  THE  COMPLAINANT
 WHO INITIALLY REPORTED SUCH VIOLATION.
   §  3.  Subdivision  1 of section 382 of the executive law, as added by
 chapter 707 of the laws of 1981, is amended to read as follows:
   1. In addition to and not in limitation of any power otherwise granted
 by law, every local government and its authorized agents shall have  the
 power  to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to exist
 in, on or about any building in violation of the uniform fire prevention
 and building code and to issue appearance tickets for violations of  the
 uniform code.  A COPY OF AN ORDER SERVED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBDIVISION OR
 ANY  REGULATIONS  PROMULGATED  BY  THE  POWERS  GRANTED BY SECTION THREE
 HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR SECTION THREE HUNDRED  SEVENTY-
 NINE  OF THIS ARTICLE SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED TO A COMPLAINANT IN ACCORD-
 ANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE POWERS GRANTED
 BY SECTION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN OF THIS ARTICLE OR SECTION  THREE
 HUNDRED  SEVENTY-NINE OF THIS ARTICLE, PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH K OF SUBDI-
 VISION ONE OF SECTION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE OF THIS ARTICLE, IF  SUCH
 ORDER WAS ISSUED AS A RESULT OF A COMPLAINT MADE BY AN INDIVIDUAL.
   §  4.  This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that
 section two of this act shall take effect on the same date  and  in  the
 same  manner  as  section 3 of part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2023,
 takes effect.

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2025-S6368A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

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