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A 8766

Relates to the standards for openable windows in residential units

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anna Kelles and 1 co-sponsor

The bill sets standards for openable windows in residential units to improve safety, usability, and compliance.

REFERRED TO HOUSING
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Bill Summary · A 8766

Bill A 8766 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill number: A 8766
  • Title: Relates to the standards for openable windows in residential units
  • Status: REFERRED TO HOUSING
  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Classification: bill
  • Sponsors: Grace Lee (primary), Anna Kelles (cosponsor)
  • Related companion bill: S 8078 (companion)

Legislative Action to Date

  • 2025-06-02: REFERRED TO HOUSING
  • 2025-06-02: REFERRED TO HOUSING (duplicate listing)

Purpose and Scope

  • The bill, by its title, aims to establish standards for openable windows in residential units. The specific standards (e.g., dimensions, operability criteria, safety features, egress requirements, or enforcement mechanisms) are not provided in the summary available here. The intended outcome is likely to improve safety, usability, and compliance related to openable windows in housing.

Key Provisions (as of available information)

  • The actual text detailing required standards is not included in the provided materials. Typical provisions such bills may address (not stated here) could include:
    • Minimum requirements for window operability and ease of use
    • Safety features to prevent injuries (e.g., stoppers, restrictors, or child-safety considerations)
    • Egress or emergency exit considerations
    • Energy efficiency and weatherproofing implications
    • Compliance timelines, inspection procedures, and penalties for noncompliance
  • If enacted, the bill would assign responsibilities to relevant housing authorities or code enforcement bodies to implement and enforce the standards.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary affected group: Residents in rental or owned residential units, as well as property owners, landlords, and building managers subject to window standards.
  • Secondary affected groups: Window manufacturers and contractors involved in installation, inspection, or retrofit projects; housing code enforcement agencies.
  • Potential impacts:
    • Safety improvements for residents (especially in certain demographics such as families with children).
    • Possible compliance costs for property owners to modify or retrofit windows to meet new standards.
    • Implications for housing accessibility and habitability standards.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill is currently in the Housing committee process, as indicated by its referral status.
  • With a companion bill (S 8078) noted, there is parallel legislative activity in another chamber, which may advance concurrently or inform the final framework.

Next Steps

  • Committee hearings and stakeholder input in the Housing committee.
  • Potential amendments to specify the standards and implementation timeline.
  • Floor consideration and voting in the corresponding chamber, followed by reconciliation with the companion bill if needed.

If you have access to the bill text, I can provide a more detailed provision-by-provision analysis and map the exact impact on landlords, tenants, and enforcement agencies.

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

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