September Legislative Update

Albany County Fire Sprinkler Mandate Update
In late July, the Albany County Legislature decided to temporarily hold off on advancing a proposal (Local Law “I”) to mandate the installation of fire sprinklers in all new residential construction in the county. The Audit and Finance Committee held the bill in committee without a vote and requested that the bill sponsor provide more information on the impact this mandate could have on residents and the county’s fiscal house. Three separate committees must pass the bill in order to go before county lawmakers for a full vote.

NYSAR and the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS released a television commercial opposing the proposed Albany County fire sprinkler mandate and continue to meet with members of the Albany County Legislature to express our strong opposition to this proposal. If you are an Albany County resident you can learn more and Take Action here.

National Flood Insurance Program Extended!
Thanks to the diligent advocacy of thousands of REALTORS® from across the United States, Congress passed and the President signed into law an extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30. Over 3,500 New York REALTORS answered this critical Call for Action urging Congress to act. Please be on the lookout for another Call For Action in November as the program approaches its next expiration date on November 30.