Regulates short-term rentals

This bill establishes a statewide framework for regulating short-term rental units (like Airbnb listings) in most New York communities. It requires hosts in "covered jurisdictions" (nearly all counties, cities, towns, and villages except New York City, certain large-county areas, and localities that opt out) to register their units and comply with safety standards, including fire extinguishers, evacuation diagrams, and minimum $300,000 liability insurance. Local governments may choose to opt out of the system entirely or create their own registration rules, while hosts in areas without local regulations must follow the state requirements. The law aims to balance tourism with community safety and local control, applying specifically to rentals offered for less than 30 consecutive days.