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A 4212

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Cunningham

New York A4212 raises fines for anyone who ignores a city stop-work order, aiming to boost compliance and safety on construction sites.

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Bill Summary · A 4212

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 4212

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

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4212
  • Title: Relates to increasing fines for individuals who fail to comply with a stop work order
  • Status: REFERRED TO CITIES (introduced January 31, 2025)
  • Primary Sponsor: Brian Cunningham
  • Relationship to other bills: Related prior-session bills include A 9325, A 1103, A 1893, A 5263, A 4155; companion bill S 1286 (listed as companion)

What the bill would do

  • The stated purpose is to increase fines for individuals who do not comply with a stop work order.
  • The provided information confirms only the general aim (enhanced penalties for noncompliance); the specific mechanisms, fine amounts, enforcement processes, and any exemptions are not detailed in the summary available here.

Key provisions (as currently not specified in detail)

  • The bill would impose higher penalties on individuals who ignore or fail to comply with a stop work order issued by city authorities.
  • Details such as who exactly is liable (e.g., property owners, contractors, workers), the range or schedule of fines, escalation for repeat violations, duration of an order, and procedures for notice and enforcement would be specified in the full bill text.
  • Enforcement mechanisms (e.g., penalties, citations, potential project stoppages beyond the initial order) are not enumerated in the provided material.

Who is affected

  • Individuals who receive or are subject to stop work orders in covered jurisdictions (likely including property owners, contractors, and workers).
  • City or municipal authorities responsible for issuing stop work orders and enforcing penalties.
  • Employers, developers, and construction-related entities operating within cities where the act applies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Cities Committee (indicating initial committee review focus on municipal-building or city-specific considerations)
  • Duplicate listing of the same committee referral appears in the action notes

Related legislation

  • Prior-session related bills: A 9325, A 1103, A 1893, A 5263, A 4155
  • Companion: S 1286 (listed as companion in multiple entries)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Could strengthen compliance with stop work orders, potentially improving safety and regulatory enforcement on construction sites and other regulated activities.
  • May affect timelines and costs for construction projects if enforcement is intensified or fines are higher.
  • The actual impact depends on the final text, including fine amounts, exemptions, and how penalties are administered and appealed.

Next steps

  • Review the full bill text to determine exact fines, enforcement procedures, exemptions, and effective dates.
  • Monitor committee hearings in the Cities Committee for amendments and progress.
  • Consider alignment with companion Senate bill S 1286 and any related prior-session bills for a comprehensive view of policy intent.

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

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