BILL NUMBER: S8028
SPONSOR: STEWART-COUSINS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing standards
for the evacuation of individuals with disabilities from high-rise
buildings during an emergency; and to amend a chapter of the laws of
2023 amending the executive law relating to standards for establishing
and maintaining an emergency evacuation plan for individuals with disa-
bilities, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S. 264-A and A.
6291-A, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
 
PURPOSE:
This is a chapter amendment to L.2023, c.745, to clarify the standards
to be developed, who develops the standards, who the standards apply to
and what penalties apply.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
This legislation amends the underlying chapter by clarifying the stand-
ards are to be developed in consultation with the Chief Disability Offi-
cer and advocates for individuals with disabilities, clarifying stand-
ards that are to be considered, removing the requirement for filing,
exempting institutions with established evacuation plans, and aligning
the penalties with existing law.
 
EXISTING LAW:
None.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation is a negotiated change to the underlying chapter.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Chapter amendment to Chapter 745 of the Laws of 2023. S.264-A and
A.6291-A both passed the Senate and Assembly, respectfully, in May 2023.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a
chapter of the laws of 2023 amending the executive law, in relation to
standards for establishing and maintaining an emergency evacuation plan
for individuals with disabilities, as proposed in legislative bills
numbers 5.264-A and A.6291-A, takes effect.