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History
- Substituted by A5715A
- Amended on third reading 4180b
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.419
- Print number 4180a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
Companion bill
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Requires colleges to provide written notification to students whether college-owned housing is equipped with sprinkler systems
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4180B
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring colleges to notify students whether dormitories are equipped with sprinkler systems
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to require that every college or university in the state of New York notify their students, in writing, whether or, not their assigned college owned housing facility is equipped with a fire sprinkler or fire suppression system.
Summary of provisions
The education law is to be amended by adding a new section 6438.
Justification
Kerry Rose Fitzsimons, a student at Marist College, died in a fire in her off-campus housing unit in January 2012 along with two other students. The unit was not equipped with a fire sprinkler system. Her family and friends started the Kerry Rose Foundation in her memory to warn and educate all college students and their families about the importance of knowing whether or not their assigned college housing is equipped with a fire sprinkler or other fire suppression system. Host students and parents believe that all college owned on-campus or off-campus living spaces axe fitted with this lifesaving fire protection equipment. Studies have indicated that as much as 501 of college owned housing is not properly equipped with fire sprinkler systems. Another disturbing fact is that housing is assigned by the colleges, so students do not have an opportunity to choose or select housing that is equipped (or not} with sprinkler systems. Clearly then, college students and families should be informed of matters - like fire safety - that affect their personal safety.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall rake effect immediately.
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