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NY S07203
Bill
Status
5/2/2012
Primary Sponsor
Diane Savino
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AI Summary
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Amends Real Property Tax Law Section 467-b to require entities administering the tax abatement program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to develop and implement a language access plan
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Mandates translation of necessary documents including forms and instructions into the six most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficiency individuals in each municipality
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Requires interpretation services be offered upon request between program administrators and individuals in their primary language regarding services or benefits
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Requires provision of additional accessibility services upon request or demonstrated need for individuals who are deaf, blind, have speech impediments, or cognitive impairments
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Takes effect immediately but expires concurrently with the underlying tax abatement program provisions it modifies
Legislative Description
Relates to providing language access services to individuals relating to the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated property occupied by senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
5/14/2012