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The Senate passed legislation amending the Multiple Residence Law and Multiple Dwelling Law, sponsored by Assemblymember Dinowitz, on a 44-17 vote. The bill would require building owners to maintain occupant information for first responder use during emergencies. Sen. Rhoads, voting against the measure, acknowledged its well-intentioned purpose but expressed concerns about liability exposure for building owners tasked with maintaining accurate occupant lists, particularly when residents exercise opt-out provisions. He suggested the measure could be revisited to address owner protections and require written documentation of opt-outs. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law. Seventeen senators voted in opposition, including Ashby, Gallivan, Griffo, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber, Weik, and Borrello.