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NY A00071
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Bing
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AI Summary
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Adds definitions of "public entity" (state, political subdivisions, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities) and "auxiliary aids and services" (interpreters, readers, equipment modifications, and similar services) to Executive Law Section 292.
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Prohibits public entities from excluding qualified individuals with disabilities from participation in or denying them benefits of services, programs, or activities based on disability.
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Makes it unlawful for public entities to refuse reasonable modifications to rules and policies, removal of architectural/communication/transportation barriers, or provision of auxiliary aids and services, unless the entity demonstrates undue hardship (considering entity size and accommodation costs).
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Exempts public transportation entities (including Amtrak and state/local transit authorities) covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act Subtitle B Title II from the accessibility requirements in subdivisions 3-C and 3-D.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability in services provided by public entities including exclusion from participation or denial of benefits, services, programs or activities of a public entity and refusal of a public entity to make reasonable accommodations unless such entity can establish undue hardship; defines terms.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/5/2011