Bill

A 3126

Requires that in the event a complaint made to local code enforcement results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant shall also be provided a copy of such order

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Carroll and 4 co-sponsors

Requires local code enforcement to give complainants a copy of the compliance order issued after their complaint, boosting transparency and due process.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.307

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Bill Summary · A 3126

Summary of Bill A 3126 (New York)

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 3126 would require that when a local code enforcement complaint results in the issuance of a compliance order, the complainant must be provided with a copy of that order. The primary aim appears to be increasing transparency and ensuring complainants have direct access to the formal compliance directive arising from their complaint.

Key Provisions

If a complaint to local code enforcement leads to a compliance order, the complainant must be given a copy of that order.
The provision is triggered specifically by the issuance of a compliance order following a local code enforcement review of a complaint.
The bill does not specify exemptions or alternative means of service within the available summary materials.

Affected Parties

Complainants who file local code enforcement complaints (they would receive a copy of the resulting compliance order).
Local code enforcement agencies or authorities responsible for issuing compliance orders (would need to comply with providing a copy).

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: January 23, 2025.
Legislative progress: Referred to Governmental Operations on January 23, 2025; amendments circulated (notably May 14, 2025, including Print Number 3126A); subsequently reported and referred to Rules; Rules Report CAL.307 issued; ultimately ordered to third reading on CAL.307 on May 29, 2025.
Current status: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.307 (as of May 29, 2025).
Related actions in the same session include multiple “reported” and “referred to Rules” entries around late May 2025.

Related Bills

A 4963 (prior-session)
S 6368 (companion bills in related chambers)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Positive impacts: Increases transparency for members of the public who initiate complaints and ensures they have direct access to the official compliance order affecting their case.
Administrative considerations: Local code enforcement agencies would need to implement or confirm procedures to ensure timely and reliable delivery of copies of compliance orders to complainants.
Legal/operational considerations: The bill’s language as summarized does not specify exemptions, formatting, or delivery methods (e.g., physical vs. electronic copies), leaving these details to agency rules or further legislative refinement.

Overall, A 3126 focuses on ensuring complainants are informed with a copy of the compliance order resulting from their code enforcement complaint, reinforcing an element of due process and record accessibility in local enforcement actions.

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