New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08991

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Establishes a right-to-repair for military property by requiring the adjutant general procure goods and services with fair and reasonable access to repair materials.

Impact

If passed, A08991 would amend Section 17 of the military law, specifically addressing the procurement processes related to military property. It stipulates that contracts for the procurement of goods or services can only be entered into if the contractor agrees in writing to provide necessary repair materials, including parts, tools, and information. This access is to ensure that military personnel can adequately diagnose, maintain, and repair essential equipment without unnecessary delays or hurdles.

Summary

Bill A08991, known as the New York State Servicemember Right-to-Repair Act, aims to establish a right-to-repair for military property by mandating that the adjutant general must ensure fair and reasonable access to repair materials. The intention behind this bill is to facilitate the maintenance and repair of military property, thereby ensuring operational readiness and efficiency. This is particularly crucial given the unique needs of military operations, where specialized equipment is often required.

Contention

The bill may face points of contention regarding the definition of 'fair and reasonable access'. There might be concerns from manufacturers or service providers regarding how their proprietary information and repair materials are handled. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the implications for existing contracts and relationships between military departments and their suppliers, particularly around intellectual property rights and competitive pricing strategies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A01099

Allows tenants the right to offset rent with payments made for the repair or service maintenance of an oil fired or other heating device where reasonable efforts were made to notify the landlord of the heating failure, the agency used is reasonably engaged in the business of making such repairs and an itemized bill for such service is provided.

NY S07517

Provides that an itemized bill or invoice, receipted or marked paid, for services or repairs of an amount not in excess of five thousand dollars is admissible in evidence and is prima facie evidence of the reasonable value and necessity of such services or repairs itemized therein in a civil action if accompanied by proper certification from the person rendering such services or making such repairs.

NY A04054

Requires the New York city housing authority to repair certain conditions within thirty days of receipt of a written notice requesting such repairs; requires NYCHA to convert from gas to electric appliances when repairing or replacing any such appliances.

NY S09699

Permits certain home repairs to be financed in conjunction with accessibility improvements through the access to home program.

NY A10457

Permits certain home repairs to be financed in conjunction with accessibility improvements through the access to home program.

NY A06077

Provides that itemized bills or invoices, receipted or marked paid, for services, supplies or repairs of an amount not in excess of ten thousand dollars are admissible in evidence and are prima facie evidence of the reasonable value and necessity of such services, supplies or repairs itemized therein in any civil action.

NY S05207

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program to enable municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

NY A01662

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program enable municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

NY S08500

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

NY A09160

Authorizes municipalities to establish an emergency repair pilot program; enables municipalities to repair immediately hazardous code violations in buildings where the owner has not undertaken such repairs in a reasonable time.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.