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NY S07407

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the real property tax law to require entities 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 or those requiring communication assistance.

  • 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 entities to offer interpretation services upon request between the administering entity and individuals in their primary language regarding provision of services or benefits.

  • Requires entities to offer upon request or demonstrated need additional assistance services for individuals who are deaf, blind, have speech impediments, or cognitive impairments.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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

referred to aging

5/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Aging5/17/2022
Aging1/5/2022
Rules9/29/2021

Full Bill Text

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