S1059
An act to amend the Executive Law — 2023-05-10 · Calendar #226
The New York State Senate passed S1059, sponsored by Sen. May, an act to amend the Executive Law to address unsafe housing conditions by facilitating the training of code enforcement officers in rural communities. The bill passed on a roll call vote, 58-0. Sen. May explained that many apartments across the state lack adequate inspections due to insufficient code enforcement officers, a problem particularly acute in rural areas where prospective inspectors cannot access training. The legislation aims to make it easier for rural communities to train code enforcement officers so that tenants statewide can live in safer conditions. The bill takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
PASSED
Ayes: 58
· Nays: 0
Debate Summary
Sen. May explained that the bill addresses unsafe living conditions in apartments across the state by making it easier for rural communities to train code enforcement officers. She noted that lack of trained inspectors is a particular problem in rural areas where people want to do code enforcement but cannot access training. The bill aims to enable tenants across the state to live in safer conditions.