All Roll Calls
Yes: 213 • No: 2
New YorkS 87742025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
Relates to the issuance of temporary elevator mechanic licenses during shortages, continuing education for certain elevator and accessibility lift licensees, and the use of unlicensed elevator mechanics; repealer
Sponsored By: Jessica Ramos (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Elevator licensees need annual training to renew
Affected elevator and accessibility lift licensees need proof of annual continuing education before renewing their licenses. This applies when they were told courses were available when their license was granted or renewed. Training must total at least eight contact hours each year, equal to 0.8 continuing education units. Courses cover codes and standards, technology, and workplace safety. The commissioner sets requirements, approves courses and providers, and keeps an approved-program list; the board conducts an annual review.
Contractors face fines for unlicensed elevator mechanics
Contractors and other parties using unlicensed elevator mechanics face possible fines after notice, a hearing, and a violation finding. The maximum is $10,000 per violation, or $20,000 for repeat violations within three years after an earlier determination. The commissioner decides whether to impose fines and must report violations to the board quarterly. The law also repeals Labor Law section 958; the supplied text does not explain that section’s requirements. The act takes effect immediately, but sections 1–4 follow the related 2025 law’s timing, with section 4 expressly delayed 180 days.
Temporary licenses for elevator apprentices carry fees
New York’s labor commissioner can issue temporary elevator mechanic licenses during a verified shortage, determined in consultation with the board. Apprentices must be enrolled in an elevator apprenticeship program and have at least 4,000 hours of elevator industry experience. Each license lasts 90 days and applies only while working for the licensed contractor that requested it. Renewal is allowed while the shortage continues and the apprentice stays with that contractor. The commissioner sets the license fees.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 1/21/2026
FLOOR Vote
Yes: 54 • No: 2
House vote • 1/21/2026
Assembly floor vote
Yes: 139 • No: 0
committee vote • 1/12/2026
Rules Committee Vote
Yes: 20 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
SIGNED CHAP.63
2/13/2026SenateDELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
2/13/2026SenateRETURNED TO SENATE
1/21/2026HousePASSED ASSEMBLY
1/21/2026HouseORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.44
1/21/2026HouseSUBSTITUTED FOR A9463
1/21/2026HouseREFERRED TO LABOR
1/21/2026HouseDELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
1/21/2026SenatePASSED SENATE
1/21/2026SenateORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.20
1/12/2026SenateREFERRED TO RULES
1/8/2026Senate
Bill Text
Original
1/8/2026
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