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A 2693

Prohibits the issuance of tickets to residential occupants for certain violations of the sanitation code

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Berger and 8 co-sponsors

Bill A 2693 protects tenants from tickets for sanitation code violations they didn't cause, shifting responsibility to landlords and ensuring fair treatment for residents.

SUBSTITUTED BY S8256
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Bill Summary · A 2693

Summary of Bill A 2693

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 2693
  • Title: Prohibits the issuance of tickets to residential occupants for certain violations of the sanitation code
  • Status: Substituted by S8256
  • Introduced: January 22, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Bill

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim of Bill A 2693 is to protect residential occupants from being penalized with tickets for specific violations of the sanitation code. This legislation seeks to address concerns regarding the fairness and appropriateness of issuing fines to individuals who may not be responsible for the violations in question, particularly in cases where the violations are beyond the control of the residents.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition of Ticket Issuance: The bill explicitly prohibits local authorities from issuing tickets to residential occupants for certain sanitation code violations.
  • Scope of Violations: While the bill does not detail the specific violations covered, it implies that these would typically involve issues that may arise from landlord negligence or other external factors affecting the living conditions of tenants.

Affected Parties

  • Residential Occupants: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are tenants and other residential occupants who may face penalties for sanitation violations that they did not cause.
  • Landlords and Property Owners: Indirectly, landlords may also be affected, as the bill could shift the responsibility for sanitation code compliance more squarely onto property owners rather than tenants.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 22, 2025: Bill A 2693 was introduced and referred to the Cities Committee.
  • March 19, 2025: The bill was amended and recommitted to the Cities Committee.
  • March 25, 2025: The bill was reported and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
  • June 11, 2025: The bill was reported and referred to the Rules Committee.
  • June 12, 2025: The bill was reported, ordered to third reading, and placed on the calendar.
  • June 13, 2025: Bill A 2693 was substituted by S8256, which is its companion bill.

Related Legislation

  • S 8256: This is the companion bill to A 2693 and likely contains similar provisions or further details regarding the prohibition of ticket issuance for sanitation code violations.

Conclusion

Bill A 2693 represents a significant shift in how sanitation code violations are handled in residential settings, aiming to alleviate the burden on tenants who may be unfairly penalized. The substitution of this bill by S8256 indicates ongoing legislative efforts to refine and advance this initiative.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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