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New YorkS 79442025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to certain provisions on elevator licensing and temporary elevator mechanics

Sponsored By: Jessica Ramos (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Elevator contractors face stricter rules and fines

Building, altering, replacing, maintaining, removing, dismantling, or wiring covered elevators from the controller’s mainline feeder terminals requires a licensed mechanic directly supervised by a licensed contractor. The contractor requirement does not apply to removal or dismantling of elevators destroyed by complete building demolition. Maximum fines rise from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, and from $2,000 to $20,000 for repeat violations within three years of a prior finding. The commissioner can impose fines after notice and a hearing. Contractors or other responsible parties must face penalties for each unlicensed worker they employed or relied on.

New paths and limits for elevator workers

Effective immediately, New York changes license options for elevator workers without the industry certifications required by law. Applicants can qualify through approved national training or a registered apprenticeship, with continuing education where required. Another route requires a civil service exam, appointment to a related job, and four years of supervised elevator work immediately before the law took effect. Four years of supervised work alone no longer qualifies.

Temporary elevator licenses carry fees and limits

During a verified mechanic shortage declared by a majority board vote, a licensed contractor can request a temporary apprentice license. The apprentice must document current enrollment in an elevator apprenticeship and have at least 4,000 hours of elevator-industry experience. Each license lasts 45 days. Renewals require a continuing shortage and continued employment with the contractor that requested the license; the board can extend shortage declarations. The board sets temporary license fees.

Elevator owners face new safety inspections

Outside cities with at least one million people, owners must ensure covered elevators and related equipment receive inspections and tests. New or altered equipment follows ASME A17.1/CSA B-44 section 8.10; existing equipment follows section 8.11. Licensed mechanics perform inspection and test work, and licensed inspectors conduct inspections and physically witness the work. A state-employed licensed inspector must be present for tests requiring a witness. Inspectors give owners and the Department of Labor written reports confirming compliance or listing violations; the department must verify compliance with codes it adopts or requires.

Elevator workers need yearly license training

Elevator mechanics and accessibility lift technicians must show proof of annual continuing education before renewing their licenses. This rule applies when they received notice of course availability at their previous license grant or renewal. Courses must provide at least eight contact hours each year, equal to 0.8 continuing education units. Training covers elevator codes, standards, technology, and workplace safety. The board sets training requirements, approves courses and providers, maintains an approved list, and can issue related rules.

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: 270 • No: 6

House vote • 6/16/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 144 • No: 0

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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