S 3406 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Expands remedies for violations of New York state uniform fire prevention and building code

This bill increases penalties for failing to fix building code violations, particularly for immediate safety risks like fire hazards. Owners, contractors, architects, and others who ignore repair orders for non-imminent issues face up to $1,000 daily fines for the first 180 days, then $25-$1,000 per day. For imminent threats (e.g., conditions endangering occupants), first violations carry $1,000-$5,000 daily fines, escalating to $10,000 per day for a third offense. The law applies to anyone involved in construction, maintenance, or fire safety who knowingly violates the uniform fire prevention and building code.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025

How they voted

5011
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 17, 2025
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
10 Yea 11 Nay 1
50% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors