NY A08978

Requires the entity administering the tax abatement program for rent-controlled and rent-regulated properties to develop and implement a language access plan for individuals with limited English proficiency

Mandates translation of necessary documents, forms, and instructions into the six most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficiency individuals in the municipality offering the program

Requires interpretation services to be offered upon request between the administering entity and program participants in their primary language regarding services or benefits

Requires specialized services upon request or demonstrated need for individuals who are deaf, blind, have speech impediments, or cognitive impairments

Takes effect immediately but expires and reverts with the underlying tax abatement program provisions