Requires the disclosure of lead-based paint test reports in real estate transactions
S 4265 requires sellers of residential properties built before 1978 to provide lead-based paint inspection reports before closing sales. This directly affects home sellers and buyers in New York State, ensuring buyers know if lead paint hazards exist in properties they're purchasing. The bill mandates a one-time lead paint inspection prior to sale (not ongoing inspections) and requires the report to be included in the state's lead inspection registry. It complements existing laws by closing a gap where federal rules only required disclosure of known hazards, not mandatory testing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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The bill was amended to add additional sponsors and update committee status information to reflect that the bill has been discharged from committee, amended, and recommitted. The substantive policy content regarding lead-based paint disclosure requirements remains unchanged.
Scope change
No substantive changes to the bill's scope, applicability, or policy requirements. The changes are procedural, adding sponsors and updating committee status.
PROCEDURAL
Added sponsors C. RYAN to the list of bill sponsors
Updated committee status to reflect bill was discharged, amended, and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary
TECHNICAL
Changed bill number from S 4265 to S 4265--A to indicate amendment version
Updated page number in header from 2 to 3
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Committee
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Amendments
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 4265A
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Ryan
DDemocratic
Co
Cordell Cleare
DDemocratic
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jose Serrano
DDemocratic/Working Families
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