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NY A00060
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Boyland
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "public entity" to Executive Law Section 292 to include the state, political subdivisions, and any department, agency, special purpose district, or instrumentality of state or local government.
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Prohibits public entities from excluding persons with disabilities who meet essential eligibility requirements from participating in or denying benefits of services, programs, or activities based on disability.
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Requires public entities to make reasonable modifications to rules, policies, and practices, remove architectural and communication barriers, and provide auxiliary aids and services (such as support for people with hearing or vision impairments) to allow individuals with disabilities equal access to programs and services in the most integrated manner possible.
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Aligns New York State disability discrimination protections in government services with explicit requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Takes effect on January 1st following the date the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the New York state human rights law in the areas of employment, public accommodations and government services to be consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the current policies and practices of the division of human rights.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/5/2011