A 4217 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires all commercial buildings be retrofitted with motion detectors for controlling lighting

This bill requires all commercial buildings to install motion detectors that exclusively control lighting systems. It directly affects owners and operators of commercial properties, mandating they complete the retrofitting by one year after the law takes effect. The key provision sets a strict one-year deadline for compliance, with implementation authorized to begin immediately upon the bill's effective date. The law takes effect immediately, allowing necessary regulatory changes to be made before implementation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 31, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 31, 2025
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