New YorkA 5192025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Requires the installation of smoke detectors in residential buildings with common spaces shared between three or more dwelling units

Sponsored By: John Zaccaro Jr. (Democratic)

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Landlords must add smoke alarms in shared areas

Beginning December 31, 2025, owners and operators of residential buildings with common spaces shared by three or more units must install working smoke alarms. The alarm must be clearly heard in each shared space, like lobbies, hallways, and stairwells. Alarms can be single-station units or part of a building system if they meet state standards. The State Council defines “common spaces” and sets technical rules using national standards, and it has authority to issue rules before that date. The law removes earlier exemptions, so more building types are covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

John Zaccaro Jr.
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2025

FLOOR Vote