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NY A04464

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Epstein

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires remote mandatory continuing education programs for state-licensed professionals to provide sufficient time for individuals with visual or other disabilities to respond to attendance verification prompts
  • Mandates all remote continuing education programs comply with the most recent Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
  • Applies to all state-licensed professions, including law practice as governed by the chief administrator of the court of appeals and rules of the appellate division
  • Establishes a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation of the accessibility requirements
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Provides that where mandatory continuing education programs are offered through electronic or other remote means where the licensee must provide proof of attendance by responding to a visual or auditory prompt in the program, such program shall provide a sufficient length of time for a person with a visual or other impairment to be able to view and respond to such prompt or direction.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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