Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order; increases fines from $6,000 to $10,000 for initial violation and $12,000 to $20,000 for subsequent violations.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A4212, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Committee

Cities · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Cities 1 · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To ensure that proper penalties are issued for individuals that violate law.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Cities 1
Senate Cities 1Jan 28, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. and Zellnor Myrie

Democratic2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed

Stop work orders are issued when there are safety concerns and/or violations of the law. They are a way to protect workers, residents, and the public, along with buildings and properties. Increasing fines for stop work orders issued in NYC is an important step in deterring violations of the orders. This legislation aims to mitigate violations of stop work orders by increasing the penalties.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Feb 4, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 3, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (3 earlier events)

Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES
NY Assembly
Jan 28, 2025
1ST Report CAL.213
1ST REPORT CAL.213
NY Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CITIES 1
NY Senate

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