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S 8843: Requires fire-resistant material applicators to undergo training and certification; imposes fines for violations.
What S 8843 does, verified January 12, 2026
The state of New York is introducing a new law to require training for individuals who apply fire-resistant materials to surfaces. The training program will be developed and conducted by the state fire administrator, with rules and regulations to ensure compliance. The program will cover minimum courses of study, informed by manufacturer specifications, and attendees must meet attendance and registration requirements. To be eligible for certification, applicants must complete the training program. All fire-resistant material applicators are required to complete the training and obtain certification. Failure to receive training and certification will result in a fine of up to $250 for each violation. The new law will take effect immediately.
Bill journey
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Last action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (2026-01-08)Alert me
Quick answers about S 8843
- What is the current status of S 8843?
- As of January 12, 2026, S 8843 is recorded as "Introduced": it has been introduced and is waiting for its first committee hearing or floor vote. The last recorded action, on January 8, 2026, was "REFERRED TO FINANCE".
- Did S 8843 pass?
- Not yet. S 8843 has been introduced and has not passed either house.
- Who wrote S 8843, and where is it now?
- S 8843 was authored by Sen. Robert Jackson. Its committee of record is Senate Finance.
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| Jan. 08, 2026 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, January 8, 2026 · 318 words
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 8843 IN SENATE January 8, 2026 ___________ Introduced by Sen. JACKSON -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to fire-resistant materi- al applicator training The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1 Section 1. Section 155-a of the executive law is amended by adding two 2 new subdivisions 6 and 7 to read as follows: 3 6. "Fire-resistant material" shall mean cementitious or fibrous mate- 4 rials that are sprayed onto a surface to provide fire-resistant 5 protection of the substrate. 6 7. "Fire-resistant material applicator" shall mean an individual who 7 applies fire-resistant material. 8 § 2. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 159-b to 9 read as follows: 10 § 159-b. Fire-resistant material applicators training. 1. The state 11 fire administrator shall develop and conduct a training program for 12 fire-resistant material applicators. The state fire administrator shall 13 promulgate rules and regulations including, but not limited to: 14 (a) Minimum courses of study, informed by manufacturer specifications, 15 and attendance and registration requirements for such training program; 16 and 17 (b) Requirements to be eligible and receive a certification upon 18 completion of such training program. 19 2. Every fire-resistant material applicator shall complete such train- 20 ing and obtain a certification. 21 3. Any person applying fire-resistant material who does not receive 22 the training and obtain a certification as required by subdivision two 23 of this section shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars 24 for each violation. 25 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [] is old law to be omitted. LBD09527-02-5
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