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The New York City Council passed on Oct. 23, 2024 the Safe Hotels Act, which seeks to establish a licensing program for New York City hotels.

Mayor Eric Adams is expected to sign this legislation into law. As discussed in further detail below, the act will require most new and existing hotels to:
(1) obtain a license to operate in New York City
(2) maintain continuous front desk coverage and/or security
(3) directly employ all “core employees.”

The failure to comply with any provision of the act may result in monetary .