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NY S07572
Bill
Status
12/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
John Mannion
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AI Summary
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Requires all state contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and service providers to ensure their websites comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium or any successor standards.
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Applies this accessibility requirement specifically to websites provided in relation to the delivery of services under state contracts.
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Directs the state technology officer to issue guidance to contractors and other service providers on how to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines required under the executive law.
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Takes effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Requires the website of each contractor and vendor who provides services pursuant to a state contract to conform any website provided pursuant to such contract with the most current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines adopted by the World Wide Web Consortium for accessibility, or any successor standards.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A8453A
6/2/2022