Senate bill · S9441 (2025-26)

Requires landlords in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in certain dwellings

New York State Senate

Same as A11618, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jul 29, 2026

Sponsor: Stephen T. Chan (State Senator, District 17, Republican/Conservative)

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Summary

Requires landlords of non-owner occupied, one-six family dwellings in the city of New York to provide fire extinguishers in all rented apartments; authorizes the promulgation of standards related thereto.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Multiple Dwelling Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To require fire extinguishers in certain dwellings. SUMMARY: OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends the multiple dwelling law by adding a new section 69 to require fire extinguishers in certain rented dwellings. Section 2 provides that the act shall take effect on the first of Janu- ary next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

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

Committee

Housing · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Stephen T. Chan says this is needed

In dense urban housing environments, small tires can quickly escalate Into building-wide and block-wide emergencies, threatening lives and property. Ensuring that residents have immediate access to properly installed fire extinguishers provides a critical first line of defense that can stop small fires before they spread. Beyond the direct safety benefits, preventing residential fires also reduces environmental harm caused by smoke, debris, and hazardous materials released during struc- tural fires. Fires frequently displace families and can permanently remove housing units from an already constrained housing market, further exacerbating housing shortages. Additionally, fire damage drives higher insurance costs for property owners and tenants alike, placing further financial pressure on residents and the housing sector. By requiring extinguishers that meet standards set by the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council, this legislation strengthens public safety while also helping protect housing stability, environ- mental quality, and economic affordability for residents,

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)

Full history

Jul 29, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
Jun 4, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1745
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1745
NY Senate
Jun 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate

Show full history (2 earlier events)

Jun 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
Mar 12, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate

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