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New YorkS 79442025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relates to certain provisions on elevator licensing and temporary elevator mechanics

Sponsored By: Jessica Ramos (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

No unlicensed elevator work and higher fines

The law bars unlicensed elevator work in existing buildings. Only a licensed elevator mechanic may install, alter, fix, remove, dismantle, or wire a conveyance from the mainline feeder terminals, and they must work under a licensed elevator contractor. Removal of conveyances destroyed by a full demolition does not require a licensed contractor. The commissioner can fine up to $10,000 per violation, and up to $20,000 for a repeat violation within three years, after notice and a hearing. Contractors that use unlicensed workers can be fined for each unlicensed person.

State-run elevator inspections and tests

Outside cities with 1,000,000 or more people, property owners must ensure elevators are inspected and tested to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 rules. New or altered units follow section 8.10; existing units follow section 8.11. A licensed mechanic must do the work, and a licensed elevator inspector must perform inspections. When tests must be witnessed, a state-employed licensed inspector is physically present. The inspector gives a written report to the owner and the department, and the department verifies compliance.

More ways to get an elevator license

The law lets applicants qualify for an elevator license through more routes. You can show a certificate from a national elevator training program. Or you can show you finished a state or equivalent registered apprenticeship. Or you can pass a civil service exam, be appointed to a related job, and have at least four years of supervised elevator work in New York right before this law took effect. The board may still require extra training or tests.

45-day elevator licenses during shortages

During a board-declared shortage of licensed mechanics, an elevator contractor can request a temporary license for an apprentice. The apprentice must be enrolled in an apprenticeship and have at least 4,000 hours of elevator experience. Each temporary license lasts 45 days while working for the requesting contractor and can be renewed while the shortage continues. The board sets the temporary license fees.

Annual training required to keep license

To renew an elevator license, the holder must complete at least eight contact hours (0.8 CEU) of continuing education each year before renewal. The board sets what courses count and keeps an approved list. This rule applies only if the person was told about course availability at their last license grant or renewal.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jessica Ramos

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Ryan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sean Ryan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 126 • No: 6

Senate vote • 6/12/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 57 • No: 2

Senate vote • 6/5/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 56 • No: 4

committee vote • 5/27/2025

Labor Committee Vote

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. APPROVAL MEMO.26

    12/12/2025Senate

  2. SIGNED CHAP.640

    12/12/2025Senate

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    12/8/2025Senate

  4. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/16/2025House

  5. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    6/16/2025House

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.819

    6/16/2025House

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8032A

    6/16/2025House

  8. REFERRED TO CODES

    6/12/2025House

  9. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/12/2025Senate

  10. REPASSED SENATE

    6/12/2025Senate

  11. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7944A

    6/9/2025Senate

  12. VOTE RECONSIDERED - RESTORED TO THIRD READING

    6/9/2025Senate

  13. RETURNED TO SENATE

    6/9/2025House

  14. RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY

    6/9/2025Senate

  15. REFERRED TO CODES

    6/5/2025House

  16. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/5/2025Senate

  17. PASSED SENATE

    6/5/2025Senate

  18. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    5/29/2025Senate

  19. 2ND REPORT CAL.

    5/28/2025Senate

  20. 1ST REPORT CAL.1300

    5/27/2025Senate

  21. REFERRED TO LABOR

    5/14/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Amendment A

    6/9/2025

    PDF

  • Original

    5/14/2025

    PDF

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